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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-2026 LIBM Library Board Meeting July 27, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. Hutchinson Public Library Attending: Dianne Wanzek, Margaret Hoffman, Mary Christensen, Carolyn Ulrich,Julie Johansen, Katy Hiltner, ex officio. Reviewed and approved minutes from June 22, 2026, meeting. Old Business: 1. Summer Staff Updates a. New Hire(s): Carla Weikle, LA1, varied hours for July/August; letter has been sent to a high school student for a September start date (TBD) 2. Children's Program Stats: more coming through, but as of today, Stories in the Park 7/2/26: Rachel Cooley—48 attendees • 7/9/26: Dairy Princesses—73 attendees • 7/16/26:Will Sings Songs—84 attendees o This was moved to the event center due to the heat advisory and air quality • 7/23/26: McLeod County Public Health—92 attendees (Dental Health) Other programs: • 7/11: Board Game program: 6 attendees • 7/11:Teen Craft Cafe: 2 attendees • Upcoming on 7/30:4-H program (Story time) • Upcoming on 7/31: Summer Fun Day(depending on the weather, may be cancelled) August Programs • Master Gardeners Storytime—8/6 • Climb Theatre-8/7 to be held at the Event Center • Fruit Pizza for Teens—8/10 • Magic of Reading Show—8/13 to be held at the Event Center • Escape the Farmers Market—8/28 and 8/29 ("Escape Room") Another note of interest: Many local daycare groups are visiting the library. 3. Adult Program Reports: -Voices from History Past—Friday,June 26th (27 people attended, recommendation of Ken Benz, historian) and Friday,July 17th (18 people attended. Included early hotels in Hutchinson) - U of MN Extension Class (Who Gets Grandma's Plate?)—July 7th at the Senior Center(24 people attended, there is a workbook available for checkout in the library) 4. 2026 City and County Funding Requests—Pioneerland Library System sent letter to the City Council requesting 3%increase. 5. August Calendar of Events -Children's activities • Master Gardeners Storytime—8/6 • Climb Theatre—8/7 at the Event Center • Fruit Pizza for Teens—8/10 • Magic of Reading Show—8/13 at the Event Center Master Gardener Help Desk Thursday, Aug. 13th Voices from History Past Friday, Aug. 14th (Final one) Summer Reading for ALL ages Wrap-up Saturday, Aug. 15th 6. Fall Legacy Programs - Meet the Author: Marcie Rendon, Monday, Sept. 28th Native American, lives in Minneapolis, 5:00 p.m. at Art's Place - Felted Landscapes with Suzanne Fairchild This is an in-person event at the Winstead Library. In Hutchinson, 40 wool take-home kits will be available late September/early October. Pre Sign-up required. 7. Reschedule September Library Board Meeting - Meeting will be held September 21, @4:30.p.m. Possible location will be City Hall. Update will follow at the August meeting. New Business: 1. Carpenter Help Group a. Projects will be listed and given to leader of the group. June Donations and Grants Julie Johansen Book Club donation $60.00 (contribution for book club kit)—"Theo of Golden" Hutchinson Area Women of Today (from hosting Music in the Park) $275.00 (fundraiser for youth craft kits) Total: $335.00 Next meeting: Aug. 24, 2026 @ the Hutchinson Public Library *****Please Note: This may be rescheduled due to the possible absences of Carolyn U. and Mary C.