HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-2026 LIBM Library Board Meeting
August 24, 2026
Hutchinson Public Library
Attending: Dianne Wanzek, Margaret Hoffman,Carolyn Ulrich,Julie Johansen, Betsy
Czmowski, Katy Hiltner,ex officio.
Reviewed and approved minutes from July 27th,2026 meeting.
Old Business:
1) Fall Staff Update-Additional LAI Hire
Justin Yan- new staff member, high school student.
2)Children's Program Stats:
Stories in the Park
8.6.26 Master Gardeners-59 attendees
8.7.26 Climb Theatre-34 attendees
8.13.26 Curtis Magic Show- 114 attendees
Other Programs:
8.8.26 Teen Craft Cafe-2 attendees
8.10.26 Teen Fruit Pizzas-2 attendees
3)Adult Program Reports:
8.14.26 Voices from History Past
Final summer session(3rd)-22 attendees
4)Summer Reading Wrap-up-stats at Sept meeting(wrapped up Aug 15).
5) Library Seating
Consults @ Innovative Office Solutions out of Wilmar came to the library to discuss
needs with Katy.
Looking for reading chairs upstairs and moveable tables for the meeting room.
Depending on budget, possible sound boards will be considered for the library's meeting
room as well. Planning on using Carnegie Grant$to cover expenses.
New Business:
1) Meeting with New PLS Director
a. Rachelle Golde came to Hutch. Has new ideas and excited for change.
2) September Calendar of Events
a. Children's activities
i. 8.28-8.29.26 Escape the Farmers Market
ii. 9.10.26 Lego Club
iii. Monthly"Unplugged Coding Lab"(for all ages)starts in September
b. Master Gardener Help Desk 9.10.26
c. Meet the Author: Marcie Rendon 9.28.26,5 PM @Arts Place"Cash Black Bear
series': Snacks will be available for purchase.
d. Program Partnership with the Senior Center
i. MN photographer-to discuss memorials around state. Event planned
for around Veteran's Day.
e. Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
i. 9.18.26- 10-6;9.19.26-9-4
ii. As of 8.24 meeting,still looking for donations
f. Reminder: Rescheduled September Library Board Meeting
i. 9.21.26 @ 4:30 at City Hall.
3) 10.15.26 @7 pm Pioneerland Board Meeting
a. First meeting for Julie
July Donations and Grants
Schwermann Donation $500
(donation for large print books)
Total: $500
Next Meeting: Monday,September 21 @ City Center