The Milford Nature Center will present Rhythm in the Blue June 14th

Smoky Hills Public Television teaches Kindness

 Danica is Wonderful with the Children

 Shakin' Eggs

 Nice Crowd

Thanks for the Free Books!

First Fridays Fun at the Park

Performers Tevin and Ellie Hansen

The Gathering Drum was a hit!

Libraries Rock!

 What instrument is this?

 Family Fun!

Decoupage and Decorate Rocks June 7th @ The Library

Library sponsors Children's Entertainment at FIRST FRIDAYS June 1st @ the Lincoln City Park

There will be a lot going on in the park on June 1st

for FIRST FRIDAYS and the Alumni Weekend.

Bring your family, bring your lawn chair and be ready for some fun!

Smoky Hills Public Television Presents Daniel Tiger

Story Time Break

We are currently on Storytime Break.

The Summer Library Program starts May 18th
Watch this blog for a full list of activities!!

Happy Retirement Nancy!

Thank You Lincoln County Health Dept.

TEDDY BEAR  CHECK-UP

Thanks Judy Coats and Lisa White for visiting the library during storytime and sharing information about caring for sick children. The youngsters had fun doctoring their stuffed animals and opening lots of BandAids!

The Health Department is providing free copies of the book "What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick" to parents and caregivers. Call them at 785-524-4406 for more information!!

Help Wanted - Library Assistant

Part-time Library Assistant appx. 22 hours/week

Assists the Library Director with running the front desk, interlibrary loan, purchasing and processing materials, bookkeeping and other library related tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Prior data entry or clerical experience

Basic knowledge of computers and their use

Ability to work with and serve a variety of people

Must be able to alphabetize and sort materials

Responsible and can work independently

Highly Qualified Applicants will exhibit:

Excellent organization and communication skills

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

Quick-books Pro or other book-keeping experience

Ability to process information quickly and efficiently

Interest in social media, marketing and planning library events

Apply in person at Lincoln Carnegie Library 203 S. 3^rd, Lincoln, Kansas on or before March 5th.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please review the Library Assistant Job Description located in the link on the right side of this page.

Teddy Bear Check-up

Valentine's Day Fun!

Carnival Storytime

2018 Winter/Spring Storytime Schedule

Storytime Break

We are currently on Storytime Break. Storytime resumes Thursday, February 8, 2018. If you would like to reserve the storytime room for play dates during this time, please ask the librarians or call us at 785-524-4034.

December 19, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library

Board of Trustees Meeting

December, 19, 2017

Members present:  Charlene Batchman, Patti Winters, Kathy Moss, Sunnie McBride, Patrisha Street, Sharon Luck

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen, Mary Anderson

President Kathy Moss called the December meeting to order at 5:15.  Charlene, seconded by Patrisha, approved the November 14, 2017 minutes.

Mary Anderson stated the story time program is on break until February 8, 2018.  The December craft day was very successful.  Approximately 30 children attended along with many parents.  Mary Anderson was able to order 48 hardback books and 4 paperback books with the 50% discount offered by Kay Club Sponsor, Ashley Wolting.  Mary will start training with Nancy in January to prepare her for her new position.

Mary and Sharon attended the CKLS PLAY meeting in Great Bend.  The meeting focused on a variety of programs the libraries could offer.  Guidelines have also changed for the passive program activities.   We can now include the Legos, puzzles, games, coloring sheets, etc.

Sharon made the motion, seconded by Charlene stating we would remove specific details from our library handbook (Section C, page 3 under “Restrictions on Materials Loaned”) regarding the policy for the R rated movies. 

Nancy and Mary updated us on the library tax status.  The library is tax deductible, but it is not a 501 (c) 3 organization.  However, donations and contributions are tax deductible.

Several signature cards at the Citizens State Bank need to up-dated.  Nancy has been cleaning out closets and has several other projects she hopes to complete before she leaves.  Nancy has been working on a Transition Notebook for several years.  It contains all of the important information that a new director will need to know.

It was moved by Charlene Batchman and seconded by Sunnie McBride to:

1.      Remove all names on the signature card for the Library’s 2 accounts at the Citizens State Bank and replace them with Kathy Moss, Karen Jeffers, Sharon Luck, and Patrisha Street.

2.     Kathy Moss, Karen Jeffers, Sharon Luck, and Patrisha Street can sign checks, deposit funds, and make any changes to the 2 accounts at the Citizens State Bank.

3.     Remove Nancy Jensen’s name from the signature card on the Safety Deposit Box at the Citizens State Bank and add Kathy Moss’s name.  Sharon Luck’s name will stay on.

4.     Move the annual rental fee for the safety deposit box at the Citizens State Bank from the Carnegie Library CKL Library Fund to be deducted from the Carnegie Library DBA Lincoln Carnegie Library Contingent.

We reviewed other unfinished business.  The LJSH Metal Shop Class has removed one hand railing in order to use it as a guide / pattern for the new railings they are making. 

Window project – Patti Winters shared the Kansas Historical Society information from the January 2017 On-Site visit.  Katrina Ringler from the KHS was on site with Kelli Larsen for that visit.  We have information from the Heritage Trust Fund Grant Program, funding resources for repairs, State Preservation Laws, and State Rehabilitation Tax Credits.

Our first steps are:  Patti and Sharon will talk to a couple of local contractors and have them come in and determine if the windows are fixable. Kansas Historical Society would like them fixed if possible.  

Next, we will need to create a detailed list of exactly what our needs and wants are for the windows. (Repair old windows (upstairs and the basement), seal them, replace broken glass, get new storm windows, replace all or some of the windowsills or stain and varnish some. All new windows and all new windowsills.)  After we compile this list, then we will need to get bids from several different contractors.

 Once we have all of this information, an action plan will need to be created in order to complete this project.  Some things to consider are: DUST, MOISTURE, what all will need to be covered?  Many of the shelves are going to need to be moved in order for repairs to be made. Will the library need to be shut down while this process takes place?

New business- Patti, seconded by Sunnie, approved paying the bills.  We received 3 janitor bids.  Charlene moved, seconded by Patti, to approve Becky Luck and Dennis Luck as our new janitors, beginning January 2018. Sharon Luck abstained from voting.

Meeting adjourned, the next meeting will be on January 9, 2018.

Respectfully submitted by,

Sharon Luck, Secretary

November 14, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library

Board of Trustees meeting

November 14, 2017

Members present:  Kathy Moss, Karen Jeffers, Patricia Street, Patti Winters, Charlene Batchman, Sunnie McBride, Sharon Luck

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen and Mary Andersen

November’s meeting was called to order and the October minutes were approved by Patricia and seconded by Karen.

Mary’s children’s department report:  Five families attended Brainy Babies. Ten kids attended the game day.  Mary attended the Kansas Library Assoc. meeting in Wichita and will attend the CKLS Libray Programs A-Z in Great Bend with Sharon Luck.  Mary stated she would like to be considered for the library director’s position when Nancy retires.  Mary also shared the information she sent to the Lincoln Sentinel regarding everything our small hometown library has to offer.  This information will be published in a special edition of the paper.

Nancy’s report.  A group would like to use the meeting room for an exercise program.  Heather, at City Hall said the insurance would accept this as long as it isn’t an actual library sponsored program. Nancy hopes to finish cleaning out the storage closets before she leaves.  The Friends of the Library will present Chamber Bucks to Mindy Lewick since she has taken care of the flower beds at the library.  The Bank of Tescott account authorization paperwork the officers signed has been clarified.  CKLS is switching to direct deposit and our janitors are resigning, effective at the end of the year.  Nancy ended by sharing some ideas and jobs she and Mary have come up with for the volunteers.

Sharon Luck stated the high school has the metal for the new railings.  This project does not have to be completed by the end of the year.  We will use the CKLS special funds money to pay for this. 

The Friends of the Library contacted Sharon to discuss the plans for the new windows.  We decided that Patti would call Topeka to find out what we actually can do with the windows in order to follow the historical guidelines for the building.  Once we have that information, we can make additional plans. 

Sharon, seconded by Charlene, made the Bank of Tescott account authorization motion.

Patti, seconded by Charlene, made janitor resignation motion.

Charlene made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Patricia.

Sharon, seconded by Charlene, established CKLS direct deposit motion.

Patti, seconded by Sharon, requested the Board of Trustees go into executive session at 6:28 for 5 min. to discuss non -elected personel. 

Charlene, seconded by Patti, made a motion for Mary Andersen to be promoted to the Director’s position replacing Nancy Jensen at the end of April.  Votes, 7 in favor, 0 nay.

Karen, seconded by Charlene, adjourned meeting.  Next meeting will be December, 12^th.

Respectfully submitted by,

Sharon Luck, Secretary

Free Children's Book or Ice Cream ??

Find this coupon in the 12/14/17 edition of the Lincoln Sentinel Republican. Bring it to the library and receive either a free children's book or a free ice-cream cone. Offer good while supplies last (we have lots!). Adults can use coupon as well as kids!

October 10, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library Board Meeting

October 10, 2017

Members Present:  Kathy Moss, Patricia Street, Karen Jeffers, Sunnie McBride, and Charlene Batchman

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen, Mary Andersen

The October meeting was called to order at 5:15 by President Kathy Moss.  Karen Jeffers made the motion to approve the September 12, 2017 minutes with Charlene providing the second.  Motion carried.

Nancy gave a reminder that Kathy Moss, Charlene Batchman, and Sharon Luck will be attending the Trustee Training on October 14, 2017 in Glen Elder. 

Nancy thanked Sharon Luck and Sunnie McBride for their painting in the basement.

Mary Andersen gave her report on things in the children’s department.  She reminded the board of the BRAINY BABIES program that will be held in Sylvan and Lincoln.  She also will be hosted another game day on Friday, November 10^th from 2:30 to 5:30.  Sunnie McBride volunteered her daughter Paige and herself to help.

Nancy reported to the Board that she will be retiring in April.  There was some discussion that Mary Andersen would take over Nancy’s position and maintain the Children’s library.  Nancy suggested that now is the time to decide what direction the library would like to go from here.  There was a suggestion that the Board recruit volunteers to assist in details like shelving books, etc.  Karen Jeffers volunteered to help with coordinating volunteers.  Nancy will come up with a list of what activities the volunteers could assist with in order to be a help.

There was no new reports on the hand railing.

Karen Jeffers moved to accept the bills.  Charlene seconded it.

The next meeting will be November 14^th at 5:15 at the library.

Patricia Street moved to adjourn and Sunnie seconded it.

September 12, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Meeting

September 12, 2017

Members present:  Karen Jeffers, Sunnie McBride, Charlene Batchman, Kathy Moss, Sharon Luck, Patrisha Street

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen, Mary Anderson

The September meeting was called to order at 5:15 by President Kathy Moss.  Sunnie McBride made the motion to approve the August 8, 2017 minutes with Charlene providing the second.

Mary Anderson reported she has sent thank you notes and placed a thank you in the newspaper for all of those who helped with the summer reading program.  KAY Club, from LHS, raised money for the Literacy for a Lifetime Book Drive and gave the library 62 new children’s books.  Krista Biggs from Parents as Teachers will be doing some of her programs at the library this year.  Krista will also coordinate with Nora Rhoades from the Post Rock Extension District to do a “Brainy Babies” program in November. The Teens group had activities at the Post Rock Festival, helped with the Back to School Bash, and elected new officers.  Mary is contemplating activities she can do with the grade school children since the school no longer has the LEAP program.  That 5 year grant has ended.

Nancy has signed up Charlene and Sharon for the Trustee training on October, 14, 2017.  Nancy will also add Kathy Moss to that list.  Nancy presented an idea to increase the number of DVDs that individuals could check out.  Currently, patrons can check out 3 DVDs and she would like for that number to be changed to 5.  Sharon made the motion, seconded by Sunnie to approve increasing the number of DVDs to be checked out to 5.  Approximately 30 people attended the eclipse party.  Charlene had baked cookies for the event.  Nancy would like to start cleaning out the storage room and furnace room.  Sharon and Sunnie volunteered to assist with touch up painting that needs to be done.

Sharon has been working with Mr. Lange from the high school to replace the railings on the front steps.  Mr. Lange believes his group of students can replace them for $200.00 - $300.00.  They will need to remove one railing at a time in order to have a pattern and measurements.  Nancy has found some special galvanizing compound that will need to be sprayed on the base plates prior to being installed on the steps.  After the railings are in place, Nancy will coat the base plates and part of the posts with the galvanizing spray again.  Hopefully, this will preserve the railings from all of the salt that is applied to the steps throughout the winter.  Charlene Batchman made the motion to approve the railing project, seconded by Karen Jeffers.

Karen Jeffers made the motion to approve the bills, seconded by Charlene.

Next meeting will be October 10, 2017  at 5:15

Meeting adjourned by Charlene, seconded by Patrisha Street.

Submitted by,

Sharon Luck, Secretary

August 8, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Meeting

August 8, 2017

Members present:  Charlene Batchman, Sharon Luck, Patti Winters, Sunnie McBride, Karen Jeffers, Patrisha Street

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen, Mary Anderson

Karen Jeffers called the August meeting to order with Charlene Batchman approving the July 11, 2017 minutes, seconded by Patrisha Street.

Mary provided her notes for the Children’s Department.  The Teen Advisory Board will be electing new officers on August 10^th.  The birdhouse building class was very successful.  Several employees from the Lincoln Home Center were present to assist the kids.  Storytime will resume September 7^th.   Mary is going to do a thank you for those volunteers who helped with all of the summer programs.  She might send personal thank you notes as well as checking on prices for a thank you to be printed in the newspaper.

Nancy stated in her report that Maribeth from CKLS resolved several computer issues.  One new hard drive was purchased for a laptop.  The library has eclipse glasses for patrons to use for the August 21^st viewing.  The city has increased our budget by $1,285.00 for the 2017 year.  Nancy received the 2^nd 2017 appropriation from the city on July 20^th.

Martin’s Floor Care is not interested in refinishing the hardwood floors upstairs.  He might have a friend who would consider doing this.  Nancy will check with him again.  Patti Winters is going to ask the USD 298 for the name of the company the school district uses for their gym floors.

Charlene and Sharon are planning to attend the Trustee Training on October 14, 2017 in Glen Elder.  Sharon has emailed Mr. Lange at the high school to see if his welding class would be able to build and install new hand railings on the front steps.

Patti Winters made a motion to pay the July bills, seconded by Sharon.

Sharon Luck made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Patti.

Next meeting will be September, 12, 2017 at 5:15. 

July 11, 2017 Library Board Meeting

Lincoln Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Meeting

July 11, 2017

Members present: Charlene Batchman, Karen Jeffers, Kathy Moss, Sharon Luck, Patti Winters, Patrisha Street

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen

Kathy Moss called the meeting to order with Karen making a motion to approve the June minutes, seconded by Charlene.

Nancy reported the summer reading program ended July 7^th.  The customer only signs were installed in the parking lot by the city.  Board members are encouraged to select a date for the Trustee Training program.  Last month we discussed keeping the availability of the Wi-fi  for the public during the hours when the library is closed.  There have been some occasional problems with the younger kids hanging around the library, which has led to various problems.  The board decided to continue to keep the Wi-fi and we would revisit this if additional problems or concerns arise.

We reviewed previous projects that we have been discussing at several past meetings.  We shared with our new board members our long term plans for new windows, trim around the windows, and storm windows.  Before any of these projects are started, the KS Historical Society would need to be contacted for project regulations.  We are searching for someone to wax the hardwood floors.

Karen Jeffers moved to adjourn with meeting, seconded by Patrisha Street.

Submitted by,

Sharon Luck, Secretary

June, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Meeting

June 13, 2017

Members present:  Karen Jeffers, Patti Winters, Patrisha Street, Charlene Batchman, Sharon Luck

Librarians present:  Nancy Jensen, Mary Anderson

Karen Jeffers (acting president for Kathy Moss) opened the meeting.  Sharon Luck moved to approve the May minutes and Charlene seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Motion by Patti Winters to approve the bills and seconded by Sharon Luck.  Motion carried.  **This was not our usual order of business, but some members were going to need to leave early.

Mary Anderson shared her report.  There are 120 kids signed up for the summer reading program so far.  Thirty children came to the game day, four families attended the family night, and thirty-five kids and 10 adults were present for the Smoky Hill TV program. Mary game an update for the Teen Advisory Board.  The teens will be selling popsicles in a couple of locations for the Bike Across Kansas activities.  The teens will also be hosting a basketball tournament on Saturday, July 15^th @ the slab.  They are planning to purchase a Teen Advisory Board Banner.

Nancy Jensen provided her report.  Nancy supplied everyone with a copy of the By Laws for the board members.  The city auditor stated the Library’s books were fine.  Roger Hayworth repaired the flapper and handle on the toilet. Am Trust is the new provider for the worker’s comp. insurance.  The library will be purchasing two customer parking only signs and the city will install them.  Along with the new signs, we discussed the use of free Wi-fi in the parking lot.  The board will continue this discussion at the July meeting.  The floors were buffed on Memorial Weekend.  The Library has opted to receive 10 copies each month of the BookPage instead of 50.   Nancy has created a photo policy and the FLCL will reimburse the library for the bill from Precision Electrical for the automatic door opener.  Board members were encouraged to select a date to attend the Trustee Training sessions.

Sharon Luck will contact Mr. Lange at LJSH to discuss the new railings.

Motion by Sharon Luck and seconded by Patrisha Street to approve the photo policy.  Motion carried.

Motion by Charlene Batchman and seconded by Patrisha Street to adjourn the meeting.

Submitted by,

Sharon Luck, secretary

May, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

Lincoln Carnegie Library Board of Trustees Meeting

May 9, 2017

President Kathy Moss called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m. with Sharon Luck, Sunny McBride, Patricia Street, Patti Winters, Karen Jeffers, Nancy Jensen and Mary Anderson present.

Motion by Karen Jeffers seconded by Patricia Street to approve the minutes as e-mailed.  Motion carried.

Election of officers: 

·         Sharon Luck volunteered to be Secretary. Sharon Luck needs to leave early, so Patti Winters was appointed as acting Secretary in Sharon Luck’s absence.

·          Karen Jeffers nominated Patricia Street for Treasurer.  Sharon Luck seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

·         Sharon Luck nominated Kathy Moss for President.  Karen Jeffers seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

·         Karen Jeffers volunteered to be Vice-President.

Mary Andersen provided her report. (Full report attached)  There are numerous activities this summer and help is needed, especially with the Family Construction and Game Night on June 1 from 5-8 p.m.  Touch a Truck program will be held in the park later this summer.  LEAP students will be visiting the library once a week this summer.  Friends of the Library had donated money last year that was not completely used.  Those funds will be utilized for summer programs this year. After discussion, it was decided that flyers of the summer library programs be sent home the Monday before school is out, hopefully decreasing the possibility of kids leaving the flyers in the book bags all summer long.

Nancy Jensen gave her report.  (Full report attached)  Items discussed were Workman’s Comp (carrier is looking for a new company); Library has been sprayed by World Pest Control (yearly); Fire Extinguisher check completed; automatic door opener is installed and working properly; vacation; GAAP Waiver; Bills Payable resolution; One-Patron-One-Account; books have been moved; summer program preparation in progress.

Parking lot use after hours was discussed. This typically wouldn’t be an issue, but the individual(s) utilizing the lot after hours leave a large amount of mud in the lot.   City Hall will be contacted to determine if the use of the parking lot can be limited to patrons using the library during business hours or not.

Motion by Kathy Moss seconded by Sharon Luck to let the librarians decide on the One-Patron-One-Account issue.  Motion carried.

CKLE Trustee training list was shared.  Board members were encouraged to attend the trainings if possible.  Trainings are June 13 in Clyde; July 22 in Logan; September 19 in Claflin and October 14 in Glen Elder.

Sharon Luck left the meeting at 5:57 p.m.  .

Karen Jeffers inquired about the metal railings in front of the library. Nancy Jensen stated that she will be visiting with Mr. Lange at Lincoln High School in August and see if they would be interested in making the new rails.

Motion by Sunny McBride seconded by Karen Jeffers to accept the policy changes as follows: 1) The Board will consist of eight trustees.  Seven of the trustees are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.  The Mayor is the 8^th trustee.  2)  The library encourages Board members to attend continuing education opportunities – especially system workshops and state library conferences.  The library will pay for mileage, meals, parking, motels, etc. for attendance at continuing education function approved by the Library Board.  The current state mileage rate will be used for mileage reimbursement.  3)  The third notice will be sent by mail or by e-mail at three weeks overdue.  At this point, the patron’s account is suspended and renewals are not allowed.  The item must be returned or paid for.  A suspended account means that patrons cannot use the computers or check any items out.  4)  Children 7 years old and under must have a parent/caregiver in the library with them.  Motion carried.

Bills needing paid were discussed.  Motion by Patricia Street Seconded by Sunny McBride to pay the bills as presented.  Motion carried.

Motion by Karen Jeffers seconded by Patricia Street to pass the resolution waiving annual requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Motion carried.

Motion by Sunny McBride seconded by Karen Jeffers to allow payment of interim bills for KS Gas Service, AT&T, Nex-Tech, Amazon, Employees, Federal & State Government and KPERS.  Motion carried.

One Patron- One Account was discussed in length.  There are many issues that could arise with this system.  It was stated to relay the board was not in support of the One-Patron-One-Account Proposal.

Motion by Karen Jeffers seconded by Sunny McBride to allow library programs to be held at the library after hours.  Motion carried.

With no further business, motion by Patricia Street seconded by Sunny McBride to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Submitted by

Patti Winters, Acting Secretary

April, 2017 Library Board Meeting Minutes

LINCOLN CARNEGIE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

APRILL 11, 2017

MEMBERS PRESENT: Karen Jeffers, Sharon Luck, Sunnie McBride, Lynne Metz, Kathy Moss, Patrisha Street, Patty Winters

LIBRARIANS PRESENT:  Nancy Jensen, Mary Andersen

Kathy opened the meeting and welcomed new board member, Patty Winters.  Patrisha moved to approve the March 14 minutes with Sunnie providing the second.  Motion carried.

Mary reported on plans for the Summer Library Program.  These include programs for older kids 9+: how to build a bird house with Vicki from Lincoln Building Supply, how to knit and crochet, tinkering (taking apart things to see what’s inside and how they work).  Sara Cagle, a teen on the TAB, has volunteered to teach knitting. The knit/crochet sessions will be June 5-7 10:30-12:30. Mary needs other volunteers to teach knitting/crocheting, knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn and 2 liter Coke bottles for the programs.  The final program will be a Touch-A-Truck at the city park. There will be crafts at the Library on Saturday morning, June 3, during the Alumni week-end. The TAB students are going to sell popsicles for a fund raiser during Bike Across Kansas on June 13. She is looking into using Google Docs  and Google Forms for registration for the Summer Library Program and for some surveys.

Nancy reported attending the CKLS Library Bus Tour to the libraries in Topeka, Manhattan and Junction City. The AT&T internet contract needs to be renewed from July, 2017 to June, 2018.  The E-rate will reduce the monthly payment of $60 by nearly half.  She contacted Royce Hillegeist in regard to installing the automatic door for the south entrance.  Paul Reinking made a donation to Lana Healy’s memorial, asking that the money be used for new chairs for the public access computers.  Three chairs were purchased for $326.22.  There is still $1389 in the memorial.  In honor of National Library week, she put informative table tents in the medical businesses in Lincoln.  Marci Metz has agreed to make a metal sign displaying summer hours on one side and winter hours on the other.  This year we are required to have a Kansas Library Association membership for the Director and Board Members.  The total dues come to $140 ($35 for the Director and $15 for each board member).  The Teen and Christian books have been moved and the fiction books will be moved by the end of April.

Under unfinished business we continued to study the library evaluation suggestions.  The batteries have been replaced in the emergency lights.  The automatic door closure is in progress.  The old inside stairway has been closed off.  We learned that the south door is handicap accessible and will not have to be replaced.  We discussed adding a safety gate or half door at the top of the new addition stairway.  The elevator door is too close to the open stairway for wheel chair safety.  The laptops have been moved to a more appropriate place.  It was decided not to purchase an external hard drive for backups but continue to use flash drives instead. The arrangement of the children’s area is working out well for moms and kids. It was suggested to add signage to indicate the south entrance as handicapped accessible.  The new books and rotating books have been moved toward the back of the library to encourage patrons to explore the library. Two items in the Library Policy Handbook will be corrected by Nancy:  change city council to mayor that appoints new board members and clarify “debarred” in punishment section. Taking under consideration are:  audiobooks both child and adult.  These can also be downloaded from the State Library.  It was suggested that we provide our local teachers information on e-book and audio books through an inservice at the school. 

Patty Winters and Charlene Batchman are the new board members replacing Terry Broberg and Lynne Metz.

Lynne moved to pay the current bills with Sharon seconding the motion. Motion carried.  Sharon moved to continue the AT&T internet contract with Lynne seconding the motion.  Motion carried.

Sunnie moved to adjourn the meeting with Sharon seconding the motion. 

The next meeting will be May 9, 2017 at 5:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,  Lynne Metz