Minutes for September 27, 2023 – Board of Library trustees
In attendance: Wendy Neil, Gloria Parkinson, Chair Karen Nugent, Jill Ashton, Director Marie Letarte
Absent: Colby Armstrong, Francisco Ramos
Call to order at 6:04 pm by Karen Nugent
No public comment
Motion to approve minutes for August made by GP, seconded by WN. No changes. All in favor
Reports
MPLCP grant application update
Director’s report
150th anniversary update
Fundraising
“A dollar a day” campaign
Friends update
Old home day book sale successful
Motion to send official letter of appreciation to Friends for success at Old Home Day from the trustees, all approved
Challenge update – nothing to report
Subcommittee update
Building and facilities
Looked at site 150 School Street, decided it had potential
Advocacy and outreach
Program attendees, museum pass usage and new library card sign ups trending upward
Any library service that people are using: WHY are they using it?
More people are ordering books and coming in to pick them up rather than browsing shelves
Lots of patron feedback on dot boards
Policy
Talked about being book sanctuary; no decision made
Director’s evaluation result
Marie and Wendy’s results were merged, though they were initially formatted differently
Overall very good
Communication issues
Goals to improve over following year
New business
“Nook” individual study pod could be worth purchasing with state aid
Unfinished business
none
Date of next meeting: Tuesday October 24, 2023 6 pm
Motion to adjourn at 7:14 pm by Karen
Minutes submitted by Gabrielle Turcotte