Hamburg Township Library
10411 Merrill Rd.
Hamburg, MI  48169
810-231-1771

Meeting was called to order in the Patricia Waters Community Room by Hocking at 7:00pm. 
Present: J. Colone, M. Evergreen, R. Hocking, B. Rosek
Absent: M. Assenmacher, C. Walter
Also present: H. Hentz, C. Weber

Approval of
1)  Motion to approve the agenda made by Colone; seconded by Evergreen.  Motion carried.
2)  Motion to approve the Minutes from Dec. 19, 2023 made by Colone; seconded by Rosek.  Motion carried.

Call to the Public: None present.

Financial
1)  Motion to accept the December 2023 Financial Report made by Rosek; seconded by Evergreen.  Motion carried.
2)  Motion to approve Library Voucher #646 in the amount of $74,945.78 made by Evergreen; seconded by Rosek.  Motion carried.

Librarian’s Report
1)  In-house Statistics: 3,725 patrons served; 46 new patrons; 4,256 item check-outs; 113 computer uses.
2)  Online Statistics: 2,388 Libby; 43 PressReader; 340 Zinio; 3 Fold3; 0 Heritage Quest; 66 Tumble Books, 17 Niche Academy.
3)  Other News: Mitten Tree was quite successful: 119 sets of gloves, 69 glove/hat/scarf sets, 265 hats, 38 scarves/ear warmers, 2 sweaters, 1 jacket, 1 blanket, 15 sock sets, 1 suspenders, 7 baby boots. 450 items last year, 518 this year.
4)  Upcoming Programs:

• 1/17    ‘Tween Craft: Book Folding Elephant @ 6:00pm
• 1/18    Drop-In Chess @ 4:00pm, each Tuesday
• 1/19    Family Fun Concert: Jim Gill @ 6:00pm @ 2|42 Church
• 1/23    The Forgotten Iron King: Eber Brock Ward (v) @ 6:30pm
• 1/26    Friday Night Movies: Super Mario Bros. Movie @ 6:30pm
• 1/27    Sounds of Mardi Gras with the Paxton/Spangler Band @ 2:00pm
• 1/29    Adult Craft Pick-Up: Valentine’s Wood Pallet Heart
• 1/30    Dr. Ransom’s Voyage Around the World That Never Happened (v) @ 6:30pm
• 2/6       Genealogy Walk-In Assistance @ 1:00pm
• 2/6       Valentine’s Day Craft (ages 5 and under) @ 6:30pm
• 2/7       Jackie’s Book Club: The World According to Fannie Davis by Bridgette Dave @ 1:00pm
• 2/8       Little Yogis Preschool Yoga @ 11:00am
• 2/8       Old Chicago Road: Us12 from Detroit to Chicago (v) @ 6:30pm
• 2/12    Great Decisions @ 1:30pm
• 2/13    Lego Club @ 3:00pm
• 2/15    Little Yogis Preschool Yoga @ 11:00am
• 2/16    Friday Night Movies: The Bad Guys @ 6:30pm
• 2/17    Cooking Demonstration: Stews @ 1:00pm
• 2/20    Spice Club (v) @ 1:00pm

Correspondence
1)  None.

Old Business
1)  Hentz provided an update on renovation project.
2)  Board discussed and shared different ideas for the logo design.  Hentz drafted an RFP for professional graphic design services and will make the changes discussed.  It is estimated that the RFP will go out to potential vendors in early March.  Discussion to continue at February meeting.

New Business
1) Staff in-service day – Motion to have Hentz develop a staff in-service day to include basic fire safety, CPR & AED training made by Rosek; seconded by Evergreen.  Motion carried.  Fire Department schedule will determine the date, but aiming for a Friday in May.

Friends Report
1)  December Gift Shop Income - $475.86.  Christmas items have been removed.
2)  Contemplating new Fund Raiser ideas for the coming FY - Christmas in June/July; Silent Auction; Prom Dress (accessories?) Resale.
3)  Upcoming Events - 3/13 - FRIENDRaiser (Spring Open House); 4/8-4/13 - Spring Book Sale (Donations 4/1-4/6); 4/24-5/15 - Spring Gardening Classes Wed. 10-11am; 5/3 - Library Staff Recognition Lunch; 10/21-10/26 - Fall Book Sale (Donations 10/16-10/19); 11/16 - Rummage Sale (Donations 11/14-11/15)

 Relevant Board Issues
1) None.

Adjourn - Motion to adjourn made by Evergreen; seconded by Rosek.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:51pm.  Next Meeting: February 20 @ 7:00pm