8th Annual Hamburg Community Fine Art & Craft Fair!
October 8th - 9am to 4pm - Showcasing varied talents of our community members and neighbors
Over 35 artisans throughout the building! Lunch by St. Mary's Catholic School PTO, library bake sale, harp music by Brenda Richardson
Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 20, 2016
Location: Library Meeting Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM
Adjourned: 7:50 PM
Board Members Present - Full Attendance
- Jodi Colone
- 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 August 16, 2016 meeting as presented
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Board Candidate Present
Mary Evergreen attended the meeting as a candidate for the November election.
Financial
Motion 3: August 2016 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve Financial Report for August 2016
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to accept Library Voucher #558 in the amount of $71,781.34
Made by: Farrell
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
August 2016 Statistics - Post-Birthday Party Success!
206
Daily Average
Sustained High!80
New Patrons
8,481
Item Checkouts
Excellent!287
E-book Checkouts
77
Zinio Checkouts
391
Computer Users
Marketing & Social Media Growth
86
Instagram Followers
258
Twitter Followers
519
Facebook Followers
Strong Growth!Bridge to Literacy Program - Continued Media Success!
Daily Press & Argus
Article on library card program (8/24/16)
High School Orientation
Christie & Carol gave library cards to all students
HERO Thank You
Received thanks regarding Hamburg Family Fun Fest cooperation
8th Annual Hamburg Community Fine Art & Craft Fair
October 8th - 9am to 4pm
Showcasing the varied talents of our community members and neighbors
Featured: Over 35 artisans throughout the building
Lunch: St. Mary's Catholic School PTO
Bake Sale: Library fundraiser
Music: Harp music by Brenda Richardson
Motto: Explore, Shop, Eat, Enjoy
Upcoming Fall Programs
September Programs
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Ancestry Library Edition (Genealogy series) 9/21 - 6:30pmGenealogy Series
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Civil War Bugle Calls 9/24 - 1:00pmFree
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Dexter Cider Mill Apple Tasting 9/27 - 6:30pmFree
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Find A Grave & Family Search (Genealogy Series) 9/28 - 6:30pmGenealogy Series
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Michigan Olympians 9/29 - 6:30pmFree
October Programs
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Henry Ford: His Life & His Company 10/4 - 6:30pmFree
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Library Book Club: My Sister's Keeper 10/5 - 1:00pmFree
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Finding Your Ancestors in Historical Newspapers (Genealogy) 10/5 - 6:30pmGenealogy Series
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Hamburg Community Fine Art & Craft Fair 10/8 - 9am-4pmMajor Library Event
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Butter Making 10/10 - 6:30pmFree
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A Widow's Guide to Healing 10/11 - 6:30pmFree
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Lunch & Learn: Glass Etching 10/13 - 12:00pm$10
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Halloween Party 10/15 - 7:00pmSpecial Event
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Discovering Your Ancestor's Military Records (Genealogy) 10/19 - 6:30pmGenealogy Series
Correspondence
Old Business
1) Township ADA Audit
Status: Complete
Deficiencies will be corrected over a 5 to 10 year period in coordination with Deby Henneman and the Township Board.
Motion 5: Board By-Laws Changes
Motion: Motion to accept the proposed changes to the Hamburg Township Library Board By-Laws
Made by: Crouch
Seconded by: Farrell
Status: Motion carried
3) Meeting Room Projection System
Status: Project complete except for wireless connection
Major technology upgrade nearly finished
New Business
1) Community Needs Assessment Survey
Hentz distributed previous survey questionnaire.
Review and possibly expand on current/additional areas.
2) Policy Review Progress
Several changes are to be made to Public Operating, Sections 1-11.
Next Month: Public Operating, Sections 12-19
Relevant Board Issues
United for Libraries Video
Short Takes for Trustee video, tabled.
Annual Directors & Trustees Dinner
Date: Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30pm
Location: Howell Library
Topic: "Libraries of the Future"
Attending:
- Colone, Farrell, Katakowski
- Evergreen, Hocking
- Hentz, Weber
Halloween Party Planning
Date: Saturday, October 15 @ 7:00pm
Volunteers:
- Farrell & Farrell
- Hocking family
- Crouch, Evergreen
- Katakowski, Hentz
Arrival: Volunteers please be here by 6:30pm
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Katakowski
Seconded by: Crouch
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm
Next Meeting
October 18, 2016
7:00 PM | Library Meeting Room