Library Board Minutes 05-10-2007MINUTES
MONTICELLO LIBRARY BOARD
Thursday May 10, 2007 - 5 p.m.
Members Present: Tom Parker, Ralph Olson, Claudia Tollefson and Janet Bridgland.
Members Absent: Chris Anderly and Council Liaison Susie Wojchouski.
Others Present: Debra Luken, Branch Manager and Jaan Allen Regional Supervisor GRRL.
Chair Tom Farker called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. and declared a quorum present.
Branch Manager, Debra Luken gave a report on the library activities. The success of the Dia de
los Ninos/Dia de los Libros program was discussed. This program was funded by a grant
received by the library and with the assistance of volunteers it turned out to a great program.
The Board discussed needs to be covered in the upcoming planning for the 2008 budget. Debra
Luken was directed to submit a request for some new chairs and also to request that the program
funding amount be restored to $6,700.
The existing signage at the library was reviewed and Debra Luken was directed to do some further
research on this and report back to the Board.
The meeting adjourned at ~ p.rn.
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Debra Luken, Retarding Secretary
MONTICELLO LIBRARY REPORT
MAY 2007
Library statistics are up! In the first four months of this year we circulated
5292 more items than we did in the same four months in 2006. Our April
numbers indicate an increase of 1763 so the trend continues. Our
Internet stations remain extremely busy, for the 1+Irst four months of the
year we are averaging a monthly use of 818. In addition, many of our
patrons are taking advantage of our wireless capability.
• We received our third circ terminal in April and are now able to maximize
our staffing levels and provide better service to our patrons. The addition
of the third terminal has eliminated the long checkout lines. The Friends
purchased ahigh-speed thermal receipt printer for the terminal, which is
much faster and quieter than the old receipt printer.
The Teen Anime pilot project that the Library was able to offer this past
school year thru GRRL was a huge success. We will be able to offer this
popular teen program again starting in September even though we lost
our GRRL support staff. I was able to find an adult volunteer that will
help supervise and run this program with me.
• The Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros program that I received a grant for
was a huge success. We had over 65 children and families enjoying a
bilingual story session, singing, dancing and the breaking of the pinatas.
Spanish students from the high school helped with crafts, Gonzo the
Clown made balloon animals, food came from Chapitos and every child
received a free book, either in English or Spanish. Over 75% of our group
was Latinos, many in the Library for the first time.
We are now gearing up for a busy summer. The summer reading
program, "Go Bananas" is going to be lots of fun and expect a ton of kids
to be participating. The GRRL summer reading program has been
expanded to include 0-12 years. We will have a, "Read to Me" program
for babies and toddlers and a separate, "Get Lost at your Library" for
teens.
Debra Luken
Branch Manager
Monticello Public Library