Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
November 18, 2025
Location: Patricia Waters Community Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Colone
Adjourned: 8:10 PM
Board Members Present
Full Attendance
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Bridgette Rosek
- Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Jodie Colone at 7:00 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.
Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from October 21, 2025 as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: October Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve October 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #668 in the amount of $84,098.95
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
5,212
Patrons Served
55
New Patrons
5,566
Item Check-outs
149
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 3,340 | Zinio: | 677 | Fold3: | 5 |
| Heritage Quest: | 16 | Ancestry: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 1 |
| Niche Academy: | 26 | ||||
Staff News
Chris Cody is retiring after 20 years. The position has been posted.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
November Programs
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Thankful Tree All Month
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Holiday Gifts for Shelter Animals kits available 11/1-12/16
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Edmund Fitzgerald (v) 11/18 - 6:30pm
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Toys for Tots collection 11/24-12/6
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Movie Matinee: Ball of Fire (1941) 11/25 - 1:30pm
December Programs
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Mitten Tree All Month
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Adult Craft Kit: Felted Snowmen 12/1
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Movie Matinee: Christmas in Connecticut (1945) 12/2 - 1:30pm
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Ornament Making (ages 5 and under) 12/2 - 6:30pm
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Jackie's Book Club: Sipsworth by Simon VanBooy 12/3 - 1:00pm
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Ornament Making (ages 6+) 12/3 - 6:30pm
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Great Decisions 12/8 - 1:30pm
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Lego Club (ages 3-17) 12/9 - 3:00pm
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Santa Claus visit 12/10 - 6:30pm
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Ann Arbor Symphony Holiday Concert 12/13 - 1:00pm
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Spice Club: Sweden, Norway, Finland & Denmark 12/16 - 1:00pm
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Movie Matinee: The Man Who Came To Dinner (1941) 12/16 - 1:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Logo Rebranding Project
Lisa A. presented edited versions of the logo. Board members settled on one logo with three edits. They are also interested in seasonal versions of this logo. Hentz will communicate with Lisa about the discussion.
Facility Updates
- Installation of window shades is pending
New Business
Policy Reviews
- ACH Policy distributed for board review - to be discussed at next meeting
- Social Media Policy addition distributed - to be discussed at next meeting
Shared Maintenance Agreement
Board agreed to the Shared Maintenance Agreement with Township. Colone will sign and return to Township Clerk.
Motion 5: Meeting Room Renovation
Motion: Motion to approve Library Design Associates proposal for $93,815.00 to remodel the meeting room
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: Database Subscriptions
Motion: Motion to not renew Ancestry and TumbleBooks and to approve a two year subscription with Business Insider
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman reporting
Fundraisers
Fall Book Sale: $1,930.05
Supported by 32 volunteers contributing 142 total hours!
Fall Rummage Sale: $3,800 and counting
October Gift Shop Sales: $506.60
Winter Craft Day: 1/24/26, 8:30am-7:30pm
Community Programs
Shelter Pet Kit Assembly:
- 38 volunteers / 88.5 hours
- 80 Toy Kits assembled
- 80 Blanket Kits assembled
Current Membership: 137 Members
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
Next Meeting
December 16, 2025
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room