Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
May 19, 2026
Location: Adult Group Study Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Colone
Adjourned: 7:56 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Crystal Walter
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Board Members Absent
- Bridget Rosek
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from April 21, 2026 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: April 2026 Financial Reports
Motion: Motion to approve April Financial Reports
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #674 in the amount of $113,044.59
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
5,190
Patrons Served
58
New Patrons
5,887
Item Checkouts
185
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby checkouts: | 3,318 | Zinio checkouts: | 510 | Fold3: | 15 |
| Heritage Quest: | 0 | Ancestry: | 0 | Business Insider: | 0 |
| Niche Academy uses: | 13 |
Other News
- Colone & Hentz attended Advocacy Day, which was successful.
- Rep. Conlin is going to present a commendation from the Governor in honor of the library's 60th anniversary.
- Laura participated in Great Start Livingston's STEAM Night — at least 100 kids attended.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
May Programs
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Lego Club (ages 3–17) 5/19 - 3:00pm
June Programs
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Jackie's Book Club: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 6/3 - 1:00pm
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party NEED VOLUNTEERS 6/5 - 7:00pm
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SRP: Craft Pick-Up 6/8 - 4:00pm
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SRP Monday Movie: Minecraft Movie 6/8 - 6:00pm
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Movie Double Feature: Beau Geste & Reap the Wild Wind 6/9 - 3:00pm & 5:30pm
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SRP: Tie-Dye (ages 3+) 6/10 - 2:00pm & 6:30pm
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SRP: Build-It Friday (all ages) 6/12 - 3:00pm
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SRP: Craft Day #1 (ages 6+) 6/15 - 1:00pm
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SRP Monday Movie: Angry Birds 6/15 - 6:00pm
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SRP: Family Story Time 6/16 - 10:00am
Correspondence
Old Business
Rebranding Project Update
QR code has been added to the Welcome brochure. The new logo has been added to the Libby brochure.
Meeting Room Update
The new vinyl and new carpet have been completed. Next week the new ceiling tiles and possibly the folding wall will be completed.
Motion 5: 2026–2027 Budget
Motion: Motion to approve proposed 2026–2027 Budget as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
New Business
Policy Updates Proposed
Hentz proposed changes to the Material Selection Policy and Request for Reconsideration Policy so that they reference the Michigan civil rights law (MCL Act 453 of 1976, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act).
Motion 6: Annual Millage Resolution
Resolution: Annual Millage Resolution (see attached)
Offered by: Evergreen
Supported by: Hocking
Status: Resolution carried
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
- 2026–2027 Budget: Reviewed at Special Meeting 5/1/26
- 60th Birthday Cake: FOHTL has offered to purchase the HTL 60th Birthday Cake
- Swag for BOT: Pens & chip clips given to Board members
- Resignation: FOHTL regretfully accepted Renee Lichau's resignation as Member-At-Large
- Book Sale: Cleanup by "Give My Books" went very smoothly. Book sale netted $2,392.00.
- April Gift Shop Sales: $573.60
- SRP Kick-Off: FOHTL will be present
- Volunteer Recognition: 6/12/26, 4:30–6:30pm
- Hamburg 250 Celebration: FOHTL purchased and engraved a brick and plans to submit something for the time capsule
- Facebook Followers: FOHTL has reached 500 followers
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:56 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Debbie Kooperman
Recording Secretary
Next Meeting
June 16, 2026
7:00 PM | Hamburg Township Library