07-26-2010 LIBMHutchinson Public Library Board Minutes
Monday, July 26, 2010
Present: Abby Dahlquist, Roger Vacek, Stacey Nass, Janet Vacek and Mary Henke, Ex-
Officio
Excused: John Paulsen and Guy Stone
Janet called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed and
approved (motion by Roger and seconded by Abby).
Old Business:
1. Three McLeod County libraries presented library activities for 2008, 2009, and 2010 to
the McLeod Co Commissioners on July 20. The 2011 budget requests are the same as
2009 and 2010. Hutchinson Leader coverage was in the July 22 paper —front page
article titled "Libraries benefit from new money" highlighted the Minnesota Legacy
program.
2. Recent and near term Legacy programs in our area:
A. Bringing Books to Life - -Going West July 29 10 AM
- -Meet Kirsten August 11 10 AM
- -Unto a Good Land August 317 PM
B. Poetry writing workshop with John Minczeski was held Sat July 24 with 13
participants. The author also submitted a list of books to use as guides and
recommended a web site.
C. The bus trip /tour to Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum will be on Wed Aug 11.
Fifty five (55) folks have signed up to go and there is a list of folks on
backup.
D. Minnesota's Greatest Generation:
Target dates and programs approved:
-- Oct 19 (Oct 12 option) "Accidental Herd' (first choice)
Backup David Kenney "Minnesota Goes to War"
- -Nov "Film Festival Series" tentative choice
New Business:
Beginning level library staff will need two replacements because of family moves
and attending college. Mary H is reviewing applications and will hire as needed.
Next meeting: No meeting in August due to the August 31 program (library board to
assist at 6:30 PM). Next meeting is in September. Meeting adjourned (motion by
Abby, second by Stacey)
Submitted,
Roger Vacek, Co- Secretary
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