Library Board Minutes 03-08-2022Monticello Library Board
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
I. Call to Order
Marla called to order the regular meeting of the Monticello Library Board at 5:31 p.m.
on the Monticello Library Zoom meeting.
II. Roll Call
The following persons were present: Marla Scherber, Beth Metzger, Julie Spiers, Joan
Breslin, Ryan McCormick, Jamie Driscoll, Charlotte Gabler and Sh
III. Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
Joan motioned to approve the December 2021, meeting minutes. Beth seconded. All
approved. Motion carried.
IV. Library Report - Marla Scherber
a) As of Jan 31, 2022 - circulation is at 11,054. EOY 2021 circulation was up
27.5% over 2021. Things are trending to be higher than last year - we will be
close to back to "normal" (before pandemic).
b) Our in person Legacy Program "Old McDonald had a Banjo' was very good.
c) Crafting programs continue to be very popular. We did try an escape room for
teens - a couple adults did sign up too. It was well received and we plan to
offer it again this summer. Zentangles is a new program - and it was very fun
and many were interested.
d) Lorna Lanvik will be visiting - she is a MN author.
d) Building update
1. Still trying to contact Excel Energy to see if we can paint "their door."
2. Stanley had a little accident - the carpets were cleaned afterward. We
are looking at getting new carpet within the next couple years.
3. We are replacing the roof this year.
e) Staffing Updates
1. Hired a Library Assistant to replace Jenny Cleveland. Her name
is Becky Aanerud. We are also looking to hire someone to
replace Cheryl - she works in Monticello and Becker and will be
going to work in Becker exclusively.
V. GRRL Updates - Ryan McCormick
a) The main focus has been hiring. It has been a challenge, as with most
all industries, in 2022.
b) We did go FINES FREE January 1, 2022. A little hesitation with
wondering if people would understand they still need to return books -
but so far, so good!
c) Every 5 years we do a Library Development Plan. We are working
on that this year. We are working on identifying
d) Starting to work on the Summer Reading Program.
e) We are also seeking donations for our "Locally Growin"' campaign.
Our goal is $1500. We are looking to incorporate some science or raptor
based programs.
VI. Old Business
a) Winter Reading Program: "Books Like Us"
1. BINGO (in house) 19 participants
2. Registered 63, number of coupons returned: 141
3. Mugs and hat giveaway at registration, plus free book; Kindle awarded to 2
participants, one from Beanstack and one from traditional registration.
VII. New Business
a) We will be meeting with a Master Gardener apprentice who will be helping us
with planning/planting our pots and greenspace.
b) We are still very full with books. We are booking on moving the collection
around a little more and our shelving situation.
c) We will have collaboration with the Senior Center on St. Patrick's Day.
d) Spring book sale April 7, 8, 9. We will not carry over to Monday.
VIII. Adjournment
Marla made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 p.m. Julie seconded. All approved.
Motion carried. Next meeting: June 14, at 5:30 pm.