ENFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Enfield Public Library Board of Trustees met on January 25, 2010 at the Enfield Public Library. Present were members of the Library Board: Chairman Deborah Fiore; Secretary Jeanne Smith; Ann Duren; Director of Libraries Henry Dutcher; Assistant Director of Libraries, Mary Palomba; Deputy Director of Finance/Treasurer Kim Doherty Marcotte.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM
Ann made a motion to accept the minutes of our last meeting on October 26, 2009. Jeanne seconded it and the motion passed.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Kim reported that the monetary situation has not improved and can only be described as grim.
Jeanne made a motion to accept the report and Ann seconded it. The motion passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Henry reported that the Town Manager and Town Council would like to see cuts in all departments for the coming fiscal year.
One bright spot is the Emergent Literacy Program which we have discussed before. It has been in a large measure very successful and drawn raves from the public.
Henry also reported that the benches we ordered to replace the very old ones have arrived as well as the smoker butt bins.
The Pearl Street computer chairs have also been delivered.
NEW BUSINESS
Henry announced that Sue Lott, our Coordinator of Children’s Services will be retiring after 21 years of service. Her last day will be February 5th and she will be greatly missed by all. A reception will be held in her honor on that day from 3:00 to 4 :00 PM
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Mary reported that the Library will now be on Facebook Business. It will be linked to the Library’s home page. We will be able to utilize comments and book discussions and it can be a free marketing device.
Mary, in cooperation with KITE, is working to enable Pediatricians to televise in their waiting rooms the value of the Emergent Literacy Program and actually what can be achieved with various early age children.
Another aim is to form a collaboration with other groups to take up the topic of Bullying.
Henry reported that our Summer Reading Program will be entitled “Make a Splash.” Work on that has already begun.
Henry has requested a printer stand, replacement of 4 children’s stools and an American flag. As the computers are in constant use, he also requested 9 computer workstations to go to the Pearl Street Library.
Ann made a motion that the Library Board purchase these items and Jeanne seconded it. The motion passed.
Debbie made a motion to adjourn and Ann seconded it. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 AM
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeanne Smith
Secretary
NOTE: The next meeting will be held on April 26, 2010 at the Enfield Public Library at 8:30 A.M. |