Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting
September 15, 2026
Location: Adult Group Study Room
Address: 10411 Merrill Rd., Hamburg, MI 48139
Called to Order: 7:00 PM by President Colone
Adjourned: 8:16 PM
Board Members Present
- Matt Assenmacher
- Jodie Colone
- Mary Evergreen
- Richelle Hocking
- Crystal Walter
Also Present
- Holly Hentz
- Christine Weber
Board Members Absent
- Bridgette Rosek
Meeting Minutes
Approval Of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval
Motion: Motion to approve agenda
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried
Motion 2: Previous Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from August 18, 2026
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Call to the Public
Financial
Motion 3: Annual Financial Audit
Presentation: Annual financial audit presentation. Rated at highest opinion level - unmodified, no exceptions/disclaimers.
Motion: Motion to accept audit as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 4: August 2026 Financial Report
Motion: Motion to approve August 2026 Financial Report as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Motion 5: Library Voucher
Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #678 in the amount of $204,623.19
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried
Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics
4,109
Patrons Served
38
New Patrons
4,354
Item Checkouts
57
Computer Uses
Online Statistics
| Libby: | 3,544 | Zinio: | 568 | Fold3: | 0 |
| Heritage Quest: | 0 | Ancestry: | 0 | Business Insider: | 16 |
| Niche Academy: | 17 |
Other News
None.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
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Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
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Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
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Drop-In Game Nights (all ages) Wednesdays - 6:00pm
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Drop-In Euchre 1st & 3rd Thursdays - 4:00pm
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Drop-In Scrabble 2nd & 4th Thursdays - 4:00pm
September Programs
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Beginning – Lapsit (2 to 3 years) 9/17 - 10:00am
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Toledo Opera 9/19 - 2:00pm
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Movie Matinee: You Can’t Take It With You (1938) 9/21 - 2:00pm
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Spice Club to discuss The Homemade Pantry 9/22 - 1:00pm
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1805 Great Fire of Detroit 9/22 - 6:30pm
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Friends Book Sale 9/28
October Programs
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Movie Matinee: Palm Beach Story (1942) 10/5 - 2:00pm
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Woman on the Move: The Forgotten Era of Women’s Bicycle Racing 10/6 - 6:30pm
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Jackie’s Book Club: Extraordinary People by Peter May 10/7 - 1:00pm
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Family Fort Night 10/7 - 6:00pm
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LWV Election Security Panel Discussion 10/10 - 10:30am
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Adult Painting Class 10/10 - 1:00pm
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Tom Gage & Alex Avila 10/13 - 6:30pm
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Puzzle Competition (all ages) 10/17 - 12:00pm
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Movie Matinee: Arsenic & Old Lace (1944) 10/19 - 2:00pm
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Lego Club 10/20 - 3:30pm
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Beer Run: A Brew Crime Story from Prohibition Era Detroit (V) 10/20 - 6:30pm
Correspondence
Old Business
Website updates continue as Lisa A. coordinates with Laura.
New Business
- Hentz presented the idea of having a mural artist for the wall above the adult computers. Board directed Hentz to move forward with the idea.
- Hentz presented the idea of a reading patio to be outside of adult group study room. She will apply for the Ralph C. Wilson grant to help pay for it. Board directed Hentz to move forward with the idea.
Motion 6: Serenity Garden Restoration
Motion: Motion to hire Leppek Nursery to restore the Dennis Morgan Serenity Garden up to $28,000 total
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion passed
Friends Report - Debbie Kooperman
- August Gift Shop Sales = $255.55 even w/2 week closure!
- 2026 Annual Meeting is 9/16 @ 6:00pm
- Upcoming Events/Fund Raisers - Toledo Opera Program, Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate, Fall Book Sale, Pinckney Spooktacular/Hamburg Trunk or Treat, Puzzle Swap, Rummage Sale, Christmas in the Village/Jingle Market, Holiday Concert Refreshments, Crafters Day
- Approved funding for “Crafting With Friends”, an in-person monthly craft for patrons.
- Approved funding for large format printer & supplies for children’s programs.
- New Tote Bags have been ordered.
Relevant Board Issues
Adjournment
Motion 7: Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Debbie Kooperman
Recording Secretary
Next Meeting
October 20, 2026
7:00 PM