Town of Granby
Granby Library Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2009
held at Granby Public Library
Call to order: A quorum was present and the meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m.
Members present: Chairman Lynn Lochhead, Dick Lydon, Carol Bressor, Shawn Ball, Lisa Blessis, Marty Council, and Bob Donna
Members excused: Judy Goff
Staff: Joan Fox
Minutes
ON A MOTION by D. Lydon, seconded by M. Council, the Board voted unanimously (7-0-0), to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 13, 2009.
Public Comment: None.
Director’s Report
Statistics for July & August Granby Cossitt Total
Circulation (J)15,753 (A)14,713 (J)1,892 (A)2,198 (J)17,645 (A)16,911
Programs / attendance (J)9/419 (A)14/306 (J)1/45 (A)3/146 (J)10/464 (A)17/452
InterLibrary Loans Loaned: (J)70 (A)108 Borrowed: (J)291 (A)284
Connecticard (J)2,729 (A)2,746
Director’s Report:
- Callista Platt has been volunteering at the library, working on her Girl Scout Silver Award. The Girl Scout Silver Award symbolizes an 11 to 14-year-old Girl Scout's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and works to better her life and the lives of others. She created a notebook/scrapbook showing all the programs and activities she worked on. She also volunteered 108 hours at the library last year as part of her High School Community Service requirement.
- The Author Program – Talk and Book Signing with Louis Arthur Norton, author of Captains Contentious: The Dysfunctional Sons of the Brine and New England was held on September 10th and was well attended.
There has been a rash of robberies at Libraries in other towns. J. Fox indicated she would like to look into getting lockable lockers for the Library staff to put their personal belonging in.
Upcoming Events include:
- Girls Book Club, first fall meeting – September 17th.
- Library Staff Meeting – September 25th
- Storytimes begin at Granby Public Library – September 22nd
- Teen Book Club will discuss Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov – September 30th
Something About the Author will be Frank McCourt – October
- UnBook – Teacher Man by Frank McCourt – October. Un-Book has averaged about 50 checkouts each month of the chosen title. The CT Humanities Council has adopted the unbook concept and is promoting it to public libraries as one of their programs.
- Storytimes begin at Cossitt – October 1st
- The Bitter End – Granby residents Ames and Judy Swartsfager will perform work songs from the days of wooden ships and iron men. This will be at the Granby Public Library – October 3rd
- Cossitt Fall Fair at the library – October 4th
- Granby resident, Attorney Robert Fortgang, will answer questions about employment law at the Police Department – October 10th
- Todd Russo will do a Scarecrow program for little folks. Children’s Program room – October 10th
New programs under investigation:
- Statewide downloadable audio books service. People would need a valid CT public library card to place holds or check out titles, but anyone can search the service at: http//connstatelib.myilibraryaudio.com/
- J. Fox has indicated interest in a pilot Interlibrary Loan project among several of the consortia using Auto-Graphics for its catalog. This will be among various sizes and types of libraryies nationwide. There is an obligation to pay shipping one way. Three to seven libraries in Connecticut will participate.
- J. Fox submitted an application regarding a Target early childhood reading grant. She has not heard anything yet.
Old Business
Expansion Committee Update: L. Lochhead reported there is no status change at this time. Bill Kennedy will talk with Town Manger Smith to see if it’s time to move forward.
Board Vacancy: no volunteer has been found yet. This volunteer should be a Republican or an Unaffiliated voter.
Granby Forum – Taping and Broadcast: Joan Fox and Lynn Lochhead will be interviewed by Susan Regan at GCTV for the Granby Forum. This will be taped on Friday, September 18th to be aired on Thursday September 24th. Questions have been given to J. Fox for her review prior to the interview. The Board asked if there would, or could, be any mention of the Library expansion project.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea: The Board decided to hold the Tea in April 2010. If construction is taking place at Cossitt Library at that time, the Tea might be re-scheduled or held at the Granby Public Library. Confirmation of Volunteer Week in April and school vacation week will help determine the best date to hold this function.
Seth Holcombe: The Board would like to do something to honor Mr. Holcombe. Charlie Dixson, from the Historical Society should be contacted for information with regard to genealogy, a topic Mr. Holcombe enjoyed.
LibraTects Presentation – West Hartford Library, Thursday, October 8, 2009: This is an open house with tours of the new areas (addition and expansion). Architects and major people involved with the project are usually there. All are welcome to attend.
New Business
NE Library Association Conference (Third week of October)
This conference will be held at the Convention Center in Hartford. Individuals are welcome to attend. This is a three-day conference, but people can attend all three days, two days, or one day. Contact J. Fox by September 18th if you are interested in attending.
Calendar 2010
It was decided to continue meeting on the second Monday of each month.
Cossitt Improvement Project
Chairman Lochhead reported on the status of the improvements to Cossitt Library with a grant from the Hartford Foundation.
Adjournment
ON A MOTION by B. Donna, seconded by C. Bressor, the Board voted unanimously (7-0-0) to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
The next meeting will be Monday, October 19, 2009, 7:30 p.m., at Cossitt Library.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Christian
Recording Secretary
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