Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
October 21, 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: 8:18 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
- Guest: Lisa Assenmacher
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: Hocking
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from September 16, 2025 as presented
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: September Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve September 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #667 in the amount of $81,384.71
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Choice One Bank CD Closure
Motion: Motion to authorize Hamburg Township Treasurer to close Choice One Bank CD maturing on 10/22/25 and move all funds and interest earned into a Money Market Account
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried
Motion 6: Money Market Transfer
Motion: Motion to authorize Hamburg Township Treasurer to close the Choice One Bank Money Market Account and transfer all funds to Flagstar Checking Account
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,101
Patrons Served
403
New Patrons
5,924
Item Check-outs
125
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 3,208 | Zinio: | 644 | Fold3: | 0 |
| Heritage Quest: | 6 | Ancestry: | 0 | TumbleBooks: | 12 |
| Niche Academy: | 46 | ||||
Other News - Baker & Taylor Closure
Baker & Taylor, largest library wholesaler in the world, is going out of business. We're switching to Ingram.
Kensington Woods School will be displaying ecosystem collages the month of November at the Library.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
October Programs
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Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt All Month
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Lego Club 10/21 - 3:00pm
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Puzzle Swap & Sale 10/25 - 10:00am
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover & Movie Matinee: The Uninvited 10/28 - 1:30pm
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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Adult Craft Kit: Decoupage & Painted Pumpkins 11/3
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Jackie's Book Club: Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher 11/5 - 1:00pm
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Architecture of the Upper Peninsula (v) 11/6 - 6:30pm
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Drop-In Crafternoons (ages 6+) 11/7 - 3:30pm
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Country Blues Narrative with Songs 11/8 - 2:00pm
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Great Decisions 11/10 - 1:30pm
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Movie Matinee: Talk of the Town (1944) 11/12 - 1:30pm
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Family Fort Night 11/12 - 6:00pm
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Friends Upscale Rummage Sale 11/15 - 9:00am-3:00pm
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Detroit's Dynamic Dames (v) 11/17 - 6:30pm
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Lego Club 11/18 - 3:00pm
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Spice Club: Germany, Austria, Czech Republic 11/18 - 1:00pm
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Edmund Fitzgerald (v) 11/18 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Rebranding Project with Lisa A.
Updates on the library rebranding project are underway.
Facility Updates
- Window shades have been measured and ordered
- ADA Listening assist system just received
New Business
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman reporting
Fundraisers
September Gift Shop Income: $432.39
Fall Book Sale Income: $1,920.05
Upscale Rummage Sale: 11/15 - Corinne Gottman is reaching out for volunteers now!
Winter Crafts Day: Scheduled 1/24/26, 8:30am-7:30pm for $50.
Community Programs
- Shelter Animal Kit Assembly - volunteers assembling kits
- Kristine Wolff and Pat Dare representing FOHTL at 2 Halloween Events
- FOHTL fully funded 4 Winter Music Programs for the library = $1,775!
- Christmas in the Village 12/13 - Kim Troost as Mrs Klaus for Storytime at 12:00pm
New Board Members
- Brian Kunde - Member at Large
- Debbie Mariani - Director of Fund Raising
- Kim Troost - Director of Public Relations
Garden Committee
Garden Committee began fall cleanup with Girl Scouts on 10/11 and will continue until finished. The Garden Fairies have safely migrated to Florida and will be back in the spring!
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to Adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:18pm
Next Meeting
November 18, 2025
7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room