Library Board Agenda 03/11/25MONTICELLO LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025
5:30 PM
2025 Meetings
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
June 10
September 9
December 9
AGENDA
• Approval of the minutes of 3/12/24, 6/11/24 and 9/10/24 and 12/10/24 Board Meetings
• Library Report(s) (Marla)
• GRRL Update(s) (Jeannette)
• Old Business —
a. WRC—The Great Escape-80 registrations and 657 reading slips turned in
(2,616 hours read!!) Prize winners were selected, just a few have yet to be
claimed.
b. All painting is completed except for some patching (waiting for custom signage
above indoor book drop slots, and back staff hallway by the lockers still needs
paint and trim.
c. Grand -reopening with the Chamber of Commerce and the Friends was Saturday,
Dec. 14. Weather was an issue —ice storm. But still had a nice turnout.
• New Business —
a. Planters? A few need more dirt added before plants can be added. Also making
note that we'd like them done for the winter months too.
b. New LED lighting will be installed above the computer stations soon. (All LED
lights this year are being installed a little at a time, as budget allows.) These are
the current square fluorescent fixtures that are above the computer station and the
back teen areas.
c. Summer Reading Challenge volunteers will be recruited starting in April.
Theme this year is "Level Up" (A gaming theme.)
d. I'm still representing the library with the Rally to Read group. I am in charge of
the Community Connections Team.
e. I am also serving on the Strategic Planning steering committee. We have met 3
times since January, and another meeting is scheduled next week.
Committee and subcommittee representative roles:
• To provide insights regarding patron, stakeholder and staff experiences
• To recommend and review proposed strategic plan goals and provide feedback
• To align strategic plan goals with respective group's work
Next Library Board meeting: June 10 @ 5:30 p.m.