HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 05-08 Library Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting Location:
City Council Chambers
C' at City Hall
u z� Meeting Minutes 300 E.Superstition Blvd.
• g Apache Junction,AZ 85119
�'?''-ZOO* Library Board
vrww.ajpl.org
P:(480)474-8555
Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the
posted meeting start time.
Thursday,May 8,2025 6:30 PM City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
President Borey called the meeting to order at 6:31pm
B. Roll Call
Present: 4- President Borey
Secretary Fitzgerald
Boardmember Meek
Boardmember Perkins
Absent: 3- Vice President Barker
Boardmember Bigelow
Boardmember Walters
C. Acceptance of Agenda
This was accepted
Yes 4- President Borey, Secretary Fitzgerald, Boardmember Meek, and Boardmember
Perkins
No 0
Absent 3- Vice President Barker, Boardmember Bigelow, and Boardmember Walters
D. Acceptance of Minutes for March 13, 2025 Regular Meeting
This was accepted
Yes 4- President Borey, Secretary Fitzgerald, Boardmember Meek, and Boardmember
Perkins
No 0
Absent 3- Vice President Barker, Boardmember Bigelow, and Boardmember Walters
E. Call to the Public
None.
F. Correspondence and Communications
None.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1
Library Board Meeting Minutes May 8,2025
G. Librarian's Report
Director Harrison began with a brief discussion of the monthly statistics for March and April. She
also announced that Megan Carbiener, Stephanie Oplinger, and Megan Sparks presented at a
past Arizona Library Association Conference. Their presentation, titled "Young Adult to Forever
Young: Mastering the Intergenerational Program,"highlights our library's success in attracting
and engaging patrons of all ages through inclusive programming. The webinar is now available
on YouTube.
Director Harrison also provided an update on recent library programming. The 2025 Summer
Reading Program, titled Color Our World, will run from May 24 to July 12 and is open to all ages.
The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during the final week of the program. Children up to age
5 who log 1,000 minutes of reading will receive a free book from the fair. We are grateful to our
generous sponsors, including Sonic, Texas Roadhouse, Panda Express, Raising Cane's, and
Culver's.
The Kickoff Event-Color Your Summer Party-will be held on May 29 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.,
featuring face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and a collaborative community art project.
Special guests will include representatives from Parks and Recreation and the Police
Department.
For the first time,we're also hosting a Summer Reading Kickoff for Adults and Teens called
Paige &Palette, to be held at the Paige Artist Gallery Studio on May 30 from 5:00-7:00 p.m..
Attendees can enjoy light refreshments, prize drawings, and the opportunity to mingle with local
artists and check out books.
The SES upgrade reported at this meeting has since been canceled. However, the main fire
alarm panel is set to be replaced next week. The Goldfield Room and Opal Room will also
receive new lighting, consistent with the recently upgraded lighting in the Youth Area.
In response to a prior question from a past meeting, it was confirmed that Winter Lecture Series
sessions cannot be recorded.
As our current strategic plan approaches its end, work is underway on a new plan set to launch
July 1, 2025. To guide this process, we've collected feedback from over 450 patron surveys,
along with staff surveys. We will soon be conducting focus groups with various age groups and
community partners.
Lastly, the Public Open House for the Conceptual Design of the Library Reading Garden is
scheduled for May 13, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Mountain View Room, overlooking the future
garden site. The planned 5,000 sq. ft. garden will include dedicated spaces for programming,
gardening, learning, and more.
H. Old Business
None.
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2
Library Board Meeting Minutes May 8,2025
I. New Business
1. 25-221 Setting of date and time in June for the special board meeting to discuss and
approve the 2024-2025 Library Board of Trustees Annual Report.
This New Business was approved
Secretary Fitzgerald moved to approve June 12, 2025 as the date and time for the Library Board
Special Meeting. Boardmember Meek seconded the motion.
J. Requests for Future Agenda Items
President Borey requested a library garden update after the open house takes place.
K. Adjournment
President Borey adjourned the meeting at 6:57pm
W _
J�d Borey
Pt ident
City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 3