Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
January 20, 2026
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Colone
Adjourned: 8:50 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Special Guests
- Kyle Haning, Library Design Assoc.
- Christina Collins, The Paint Boxer
Board Members Absent
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Amend Agenda
Motion: Motion to amend agenda by moving Old Business ahead of Financial
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from December 18, 2025 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Old Business
Meeting Room Renovations
Kyle Haning of Library Design Assoc. reviewed options in meeting room carpeting, vinyl wall covering, and folding partition samples. Board discussed. More carpet samples will be ordered.
Interior Paint Project
Christina Collins of The Paint Boxer reviewed interior paint colors, timing of the project, and the need for library closures during the project.
Logo Selection
Logo selection was made. Hentz will ask for next steps. Hentz will also send link to new website designed by Laura Strandt.
Financial
Motion 3: December 2025 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve December 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #670 in the amount of $180,828.32
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
3,109
Patrons Served
41
New Patrons
4,693
Item Checkouts
75
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby checkouts: | 2,915 | Zinio checkouts: | 567 | Fold3: | 0 |
| Heritage Quest: | 0 | Niche Academy uses: | 53 | ||
Other News
Outdoor Amphitheater Grant
Possible grant for outdoor amphitheater. Board encouraged Hentz to move forward with this.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
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Frosty Friends Winter Reading Program Jan & Feb
January Programs
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Cooking with Hannah (ages 8-13): Lentil Tacos 1/21 - 6:30pm
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Saving the Past: Women in Historic Preservation (v) 1/22 - 6:30pm
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Friends' Crafting Day 1/24 - 8:30am to 7:30pm
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Movie Matinee: Libeled Lady 1/27 - 1:30pm
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Library Lock-in (families) 1/30 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm
February Programs
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Adult Craft Kit: Standing Book Vase 2/2
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Book Club: The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin 2/4 - 1:00pm
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Capturing the Soul of Community in Photos: Bay View (v) 2/5 - 6:30pm
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AARP Tax Prep 2/6 - 9:00am
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American Revolution display from the DAR, skylight area 2/9 - 2/14
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Great Decisions 2/9 - 1:30pm
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Michigan in the Revolutionary War (v) 2/9 - 6:30pm
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Movie Matinee: The Philadelphia Story 2/10 - 1:30pm
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Valentine Craft (ages 9 and under) 2/10 - 10:00am
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AARP Tax Prep 2/13 - 9:00am
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Spice Club: Recipes from Heartburn by Nora Ephron (v) 2/17 - 1:00pm
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Lego Club (ages 3-17) 2/17 - 3:00pm
Correspondence
New Business
1) CIBC Bank CD Rollover - Jan 20
Motion 5: CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to approve rollover of CIBC Bank CD maturing on January 20, 2026 in the amount of $546,092.35 plus interest earned into a 1 year CD at 3.65% or better on maturity date
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
2) CIBC Bank CD Rollover - Jan 30
Motion 6: CD Rollover
Motion: Motion to approve rollover of CIBC Bank CD maturing January 30, 2026 in the amount of $282,288.76 plus interest earned into a 269 day CD at the rate of 3.65% or better on maturity date
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
3) Nintendo Switch 2
Discussion of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and game cartridges. A budget line for $2400 will be created for the 26/27 budget. Hentz will develop a circulation policy and purchase two consoles and various games in July with the new budget.
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman reporting
- World Music Concert: FOHTL sold beverages and cookies = $84
- Crafter's Day 1/24/26: All 15 spaces filled + waitlist.
- Christmas in the Village: Plan to participate again, including bake sale.
- Logo Purchases: Tablecloth & sign received and used at concert.
- Google Drive: Additional training - Matt Assenmacher will provide dates he is available during February break.
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Debbie Kooperman
Recording Secretary
Next Meeting
February 17, 2026
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room