01-14-2019 LIBM Library Board Meeting Minutes
Monday,Jan. 14,2019 @ 4:30 p.m.
Present: Steve Bailey, Mary Christensen, Gerry Grinde,Jack Sandberg, Carolyn Ulrich,
Katy Hiltner, Ex-Officio Excused: Kristine Leuze and Julie Lofdahl
Review and approve minutes from the Nov. 26, 2018 meeting. Motion to approve by Carolyn, seconded by
Jack, minutes APPROVED.
Old Business:
1. Program Reports:
• Author Event with Mary Krugerud—Event on Tuesday, Nov. 27th had 12 attendees; Liz
Marcus from HCVN filmed the event at the Senior Center.This February, a book group from
the Senior Center plans to read this book, and author may join them for a book discussion.
• Author Event with Brian Devore— Event on Thursday, Nov. 291h at 29 attendees; his book
"Wildly Successful Farming" made for an interesting subject and discussion of organic
farming methods versus traditional farming methods.
• Friends of Library Project Bookshelf—Thanks to monetary donations from the Friends of the
Library and community, Katy purchased 88 new books for Project Bookshelf. In addition,the
library and area schools collected an additional 154 books.This year's donation to the
McLeod County Project Bookshelf totaled 242 books for children and teens.
• Friends of Library Fundraiser—Bonnie Martinez created origami ornaments for fundraiser.
All of the ornaments sold earning the Friends$259.
2. Adult Winter Reading Program:
The Adult Winter Reading Program started on Monday,Jan. 71h.To date, 187 people have signed
up. Everyone who reads 12 books will earn a ticket to the State Theatre for Friday,April 12,
2019. Bonus books are also part of this year's program.These book challenges include: read a
book by an author new to you; read a book with your favorite color on the cover; and read a
book set in Minnesota.
New Business:
1. Adult Craft Night @ the Library
• The English Paper Piecing class done by Kristine Leuze was held on Monday,Jan. 71h. It was
very well attended.
• Card making with Mary Haugen will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 51n
• Button bowls with Rachelle Golde is scheduled for Tuesday, March 51h
2. Teen Paint Night will be held at the Paint Factory on Tuesday,Jan. 22 from 6-8 p.m.Teens
throughout McLeod County are invited. A Legacy grant will cover the costs.
3. Master Gardener Programs—Sherry is partnering with the Master Gardeners for a children's
snowflake program on Monday,Jan. 28th.Then on Thursday,Jan. 31St, Katy is working with the
Master Gardeners on an adult program titled "Decoding Seed and Nursery Catalogs."
4. AED Defibrillator—JJ Verhey,facility manager, secured an AED defibrillator for the Library.
5. Board Terms for 2019—There was confusion expressed on the total length of board terms. Katy
will clarify with the city. If new members are appointed or if members stay on, she will need to
notify the City no later than March.
6. Library Buzz—What Have You Been Reading/Watching?
Jack—Dad Jokes by Andrew Howell—a different book.
Mary—Becoming by Michelle Obama
Steve—a Gorbachev biography—good read!
Carolyn—Read a lot this month (13 books) including: Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie
Hannah; Tip of the Iceberg by Mark Adams;A Midwife in Amish Country by Kim Woodward
Osterholzer; Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz; The Royal Art of Poison by Eleanor
Herman; Colors of All the Cattle by Alexander McCall Smith; and Shell Game by Sara Paretsky
Jerry—Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss; Fear by Bob Woodward, this author has done
multiple books on presidents and this is a good read ; Brief Answers to the Big Questions by
Stephen Hawking, he's a brilliant man.
Katy—promises to report on next month's reading
7. Other—Friends of the Library want new members; membership is$10/year.
Next Meeting: Monday, Feb.25,2019 @ 4:30 p.m.
November and December 2018 Donations
$310.00 Family of Mark Rotzien (memorial books)
$500.00 Jim and Shannon Lyons(for the purchase of books)
$50.00 TOPS NO. MN 773 (thank you for use of the meeting room)
$200.00 Hutchinson Garden Club(for the purchase of gardening books)
$300.00 Lorraine and Russell Erickson (for the purchase of books)
Total $1,360.00
Minutes submitted by Mary Christensen.