09/14/1976 - Minutes LIBRARY BOARD MEETING- Sept 14,1976 8:00 PM
The meeting was called to order. Those present were Anne, Yvonne, Ken,
Mary and Jeri. The minutes were read and approved as read.
Under OLD BUSINESS Anne gave a report on the new additions to the library-
we have several. Ken requested the use of the projector-next week.
The County announced that they have $9000. to spend in AV equipment. We
would like to see them buy an 8mil and 16mi1 projector for each library.
Ken said that the Steelheaders would contribute a large reel to the library.
Under NE''N BUSINESS Anne told that the circulation for Aug was 7500 books
and materials and one day checked out over 500.
The Library has hired a new girl for the Children's programs andadult
sessions. She will start with one story hour per week.
The Monday Night Fmdtball 'vVidows Discussion Group will meet Monday nights
at 7:30. In November an adult program ,,gill start on 'Wednesdays at 10:30-
11:30 AM and 7:30 to'8:30 PM.
Karrin "awes CETA position will be up in Dec- they hope to continue until
Feb or March- but we think that we will have enough money to continue her
to at least the end of the fiscal ye4r.
An IBM Electrix Executive typewriter will be presented to the library via
the Friends of the Library. Their regular meeting will be Thursday.
Pat Kehoe, the new employee, was then introduced to the group.
The library hopes to apply for a federal grant01to serve the unserved"
by requesting-; money for large print books and shelves and for books to
start a library for parents of handicapped children plus books for the
retardedw high interest level, low vocabulary. The Board feels that
this is a worthwhile program.
Anne and staff will be creating a reading corner in the non-fiction room.
Yvonne was then elected new Chairman of the Board.
Meeting was then adjourned.