02-26-2018 LIBMLibrary Board Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2018
Present: Steve Bailey, Carolyn Ulrich, Kristine Leuze, Gerry Grinde, Mary Christensen, Jack Sandberg,
Katy Hiltner, Ex -Officio Excused: Julie Lofdahl
Review and approve minutes from the January 22, 2018 meeting. Motion to approve, Jack, seconded by Carolyn.
Approved as written.
Old Business:
Program Reports:
Hmong 101: The Cultural Background
Great program at the McLeod County Historical Society attended by 60 people. Positive feedback.
Family Story Hour with Heather Weseman
Nettie's Garden story hour and crafts. Event was well attended.
PLS Strategic Plan (Head Librarian monthly report):
Highlighted Goal Area =
DVD & audios are supplied - funds available. Movies are popular. Collections - list them - keep current
New Business: Author Program with Joe Meier
Book is Move Better, Eat Smarter, Live Happier: Strategies for Finding Balance. Joe is a Hutchinson graduate with a
self -published book. Program on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m.- noon.
One Book, One Community Book Discussion
Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 pm at McLeod County Historical Society. Program will be a book discussion and video.
Family Origami Programs with Bonnie Martinez
February 26th at 6:30 pm for Grades 3 - 6 and March 19th at 6:30 pm for Grades K-2. This is a way to bring families into
the library.
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
Met to discuss budget: dollars used and what is needed for 2018
Reading Down Fines - Summer Program for Children
This is in lieu of March's Food for Fines. Sherry and Rachelle will offer this program. Kids will read in library for
forgiveness of overdue library fines
Donations
Received donation of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine. Thankful for those who donate magazine subscriptions. Also
received donation of a new electric typewriter. Library has been using a manual one - a nice gift.
Library Buzz — What Have You Been Reading/Watching?
Kristine: Movie - Screenagers. Movie about how kids are affected by all the technology. Look into this program. Katy to
check it out. Everyone discussed with group what they are reading and what they have previewed. Good discussion.
Meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m. Next meeting: March 26, 2018, 4:30 pm
Submitted by Mary Christensen
February 2018 Donations
Twice is Nice
Sherry & Byron Lund
Total
$150.00
20.00
$170.00