50th Anniversary Celebration Year!
2016 marks Hamburg Township Library's 50th year of service! March brings exciting programming including Livingston Reads and special events.
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
March 15, 2016
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 8:25 PM
Board Members Present - Full Attendance
- Andrew Byerly
- Sally Crouch
- Peg Eibler
- Michaelene Farrell
- Richelle Hocking
- Jim Katakowski
Perfect Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm in the library meeting room.
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve the agenda as presented
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from February 15, 2016 meeting as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
New Business
Motion 3: Emergency Weather Closing Policy
Motion: Motion to update the Emergency Weather Closing policy to allow all employees scheduled to work on a day that requires an emergency closing will receive pay for their scheduled hours at their regular hourly pay
Made by: Byerly
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried
2) Bridge to Literacy - ConnectED Program
Presenter: Christie Wagner
Partnership: With Pinckney Library
Program: Library cards for all students in Pinckney Community Schools (cards work at both libraries)
Historic Achievement: Fourth library in the state and first in Livingston County to implement this program!
Financial
Motion 4: February 2016 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to accept the Financial Report for February 2016
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #552 in the amount of $55,068.34
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
February 2016 Statistics
178
Daily Average
62
New Patrons
5,358
Item Checkouts
267
E-book Circulation
103
Zinio (6 issues)
Marketing & Social Media
72
Instagram Followers
190
Twitter Followers
478
Facebook Followers
Marketing Updates & Community Events
Movie at Howell Theater
166 people attended
Presidential Primary
March 8th brought out many new faces
Navigator School Spring Fling
Over 200 people visited the table
Recent Program Success
Upcoming Spring Programs
March Programs
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Livingston Reads: The Martian 3/16 - 6:30pmCounty-wide Event
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WWII in Detroit 3/17 - 6:30pmFree
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Monday Movies: E.T. 3/21 - 6:00pmFree
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Space Exploration 3/22 - 6:30pmFree
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Raising Young Readers 3/23 - 6:30pmFree
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Thursday Matinee: The Intern 3/25 - 1:00pmFree
April Programs
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Saturday Family Cinema: Turkey Hollow 4/2 - 1:00pmFree
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Great Decisions & Monday Movies: Gravity 4/4 - 1:30pm & 6:00pmFree
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Library Book Club: Returning to Earth Motor City Roots 4/6 - 6:30pmFree
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Lunch & Learn: Magnetic Fun 4/7 - 12:00pmFree
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Author Talk w/ Andy Weir 4/7 - 7:00pmSpecial Author Event
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Antiques Appraisal Show & Tell 4/9 - 1:30pmFree
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Aquatic Adventures 4/12 - 6:30pmFree
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Zentangle 4/14 - 6:30pm$5.00
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Donated Stocks
Update: Donated stocks have been invested in PNC.
2) Power Back-up Server
Status: Installed
3) Wireless Printing
Status: Public wireless printing equipment being installed on Friday
4) Meeting Room Tables
Status: Redesigned, delaying delivery into April
5) Meeting Room Shades
Installation: Scheduled for late March
Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video
Short Takes for Trustees tabled to April meeting.
Investment Discussion
Board members discussed possible investment sources other than CDs.
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Eibler
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm
Next Meeting
April 19, 2016
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room