06-29-2009 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, June 29, 2009
Present: Guy Stone, Abby Dahlquist, Roger Vacek, Janet Vacek, John Paulsen, Mary Henke, Ex-
Officlo
Absent: Yvonne Johnson and Eric Yost
John called the meeting to order. Janet moved to approve the minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Guy and motion carried.
Eeporf from the Pioneerland _Uhrary System Board meet_ ing on June 18 Jack was unable to
attend meeting but submitted summary notes for Mary to share. Notes are attached.
Old Business:
1. Burich Foundation Grant The foundation awarded a grant of $2,000 for the
computer replacement project, $3,000 less than requested. Our goal was to
purchase 18 computers but we may be able to do 15.
2. National Library Week A012010 Author Visit We discussed many possibilities; Vince
Flynn, John Sandford, Julie Kramer, Lorna Landvik, Louise Erdrich, Kevin Kling, John
Coy, Patricia Hampl, Barbara Sommer, and Nathan Jurgenson, and Jim Klobuchar.
We will research the authors that are available and fit our budget further.
3. Qgtes_Computer Grant The eligibility requirements were set with earlier census data.
Hutchinson may qualify in the future.
4. Custodian_ change in hours Jerry Tews reduced his hours to two days /week. There is
a hiring freezing at the city level. The money is budgeted but we can't hire. The city
may do some shifting of job duties and fill our position in that way.
New Business:
i. Children's smmer read
+nQ pro rams Sherry Lund, the Children's Librarian, reported
571 kids (ages 2-14) signed up this year. In 2007, there were 588 and in 2008, 486. Kids
sign a contract, pledging to read at least 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week which will
help them maintain their reading skills throughout the summer. The program ends on
August 22. Weekly prizes for meeting their goal included a plastic book bag,
coupons for kid's meats from Culver's and Country Kitchen, Cashwise video rental,
Dairy Queen treat, coloring books from Econofoods, pencils, kazoos and more. 3M
donated $800 to help fund the program. Another successful children's program is
"Stories in the Park" on Thursdays at 10:00 am with visiting guest readers. The Police
Department will read in July and Ron McGraw, local attorney will read in August.
Sherry asked for feedback if we hear comments and also to refer volunteers to help
if we know of any.
2. Comgu ter instruction program for seniors The Oaks and the Pines Activity Director
said that senior resident have been asking for computer training. A Senior Surf
program provided by the MN River Area Agency on Aging has been scheduled at
the library for Thursday, July 23rd from 8 -10 am. Mary asked for helpers so that there
would be a 1--1 ration of helper to senior student and asked for volunteers. Board
members will check their calendars and get back to Mary if they can help.
Roger moved the meeting be adjourned with Abby seconding the motion. The motion
carried and the meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting: Monday July 27 at 4:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Janet Vacek, Co- Secretary
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