03-20-2013 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Edith Abbott Memorial Library
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska. The
requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone that wants
to find out what those are is welcome to read through them. The Library Board may vote to
go into Closed Session on any Agenda Item as allowed by State Law.
2.Roll Call
Jaime Parr, President
Sara White, Vice President
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
Kari Hooker-Leep
Barbara Beck
Beth Stecker
Anna Stehlik
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of February 18, 2023
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - February 28, 2023 and March 14, 2023
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Call To Action For This Month's Meeting
10.Strategic Plan Updates
11.Interlocal Agreement
12.Police Substation
13.Next Meeting
14.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item A1
Public Participation
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to
reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on
which you will be speaking.
Individuals may also request items for future library board meetings. If the issue can be handled
administratively, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a future meeting, notification
of the date will be given.
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of February 18, 2023
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
February 18, 2023
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent on
February 14, 2023. A quorum present, President Jaime Parr called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. The
following members were present: Sara White, Tanya Hansen, Kari Hooker Leep, and Barbara Beck. Celine Swan
and Mitch Nickerson were also present.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Jaime Parr.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kari Hooker-Leep, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the Minutes of the January 23, 2023 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Kari Hooker-Leep, seconded by Sara White, carried unanimously to
accept for filing the December 2022 Financials.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Kari Hooker-Leep, seconded by Sara White, carried unanimously to
accept for filing the January 24, 2023 and February 14, 2023 Bills Submitted.
.
Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Sara White, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Reports: Nothing to report at this time.
Call To Action For This Month’s Meeting: Celine handed out Volunteer Applications to the Board.
Next Meeting: Monday March 20, 2023 at 5:15 pm
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item B2
Approval of Financial Reports
The reports of revenues and expenditures since the last board meeting are submitted as generated,
subject to City Finance Department journal entry changes.
Staff Contact:
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02/20/2023 07:28 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
aliciaj |LIBRARY REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2023
FOR 2023 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2023 4 TO 2023 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
74350 COUNTY SHARE OF LIBRARY -27,500 -27,500 .00 .00 .00 -27,500.00 .0%
74365 STATE GRANTS -7,107 -7,107 -300.00 -300.00 .00 -6,807.00 4.2%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -11,000 -11,000 -4,181.30 -1,278.49 .00 -6,818.70 38.0%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -10,000 -10,000 -1,676.45 -562.19 .00 -8,323.55 16.8%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,500 -5,500 -1,421.00 -610.00 .00 -4,079.00 25.8%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -2,500 -2,500 -3,729.03 -2,564.13 .00 1,229.03 149.2%
TOTAL LIBRARY -63,607 -63,607 -11,307.78 -5,314.81 .00 -52,299.22 17.8%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -63,607 -63,607 -11,307.78 -5,314.81 .00 -52,299.22 17.8%
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02/20/2023 07:30 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
aliciaj |LIBRARY EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2023
FOR 2023 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2023 4 TO 2023 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
85105 SALARIES - REGULAR 1,207,132 1,207,132 342,733.48 88,695.69 .00 864,398.52 28.4%
85110 SALARIES - OVERTIME 0 0 144.23 83.13 .00 -144.23 100.0%
85115 F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES 91,431 91,431 24,187.09 5,686.47 .00 67,243.91 26.5%
85120 HEALTH INSURANCE 252,950 252,950 66,098.02 20,277.94 .00 186,851.98 26.1%
85125 LIFE INSURANCE 2,550 2,550 690.60 173.20 .00 1,859.40 27.1%
85130 DISABLITY INSURANCE 3,145 3,145 887.90 223.50 .00 2,257.10 28.2%
85145 PENSION CONTRIBUTION 67,498 67,498 19,886.82 5,105.87 .00 47,611.18 29.5%
85150 WORKERS COMPENSATION 2,231 2,231 300.40 .00 .00 1,930.60 13.5%
85160 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 0 0 143.84 .00 .00 -143.84 100.0%
85161 HRA-VEBA 13,230 13,230 1,880.00 320.00 .00 11,350.00 14.2%
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES 20,000 20,000 9,707.00 .00 .00 10,293.00 48.5%
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES 40,000 40,000 19,820.89 218.00 3,021.00 17,158.11 57.1%
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES 1,500 1,500 37.50 37.50 .00 1,462.50 2.5%
85305 UTILITY SERVICES 59,400 59,400 11,878.01 2,436.79 .00 47,521.99 20.0%
85317 NATURAL GAS 11,000 11,000 2,069.37 1,409.84 .00 8,930.63 18.8%
85319 REPAIR & MAIN-LAND IMP/IRRIGA 1,000 1,000 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0%
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING 21,600 21,600 6,527.37 5,013.67 4,600.00 10,472.63 51.5%
85330 REPAIR & MAINT-OFF FURN & EQ 10,000 10,000 187.50 .00 4,812.50 5,000.00 50.0%
85335 REPAIR & MAINT - VEHICLES 480 480 .00 .00 .00 480.00 .0%
85350 SANITATION SERVICE 810 810 253.60 63.40 .00 556.40 31.3%
85410 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 0 0 2,373.92 987.11 .00 -2,373.92 100.0%
85413 POSTAGE 6,480 6,480 3,608.16 2,564.56 .00 2,871.84 55.7%
85416 ADVERTISING 500 500 139.18 93.60 .00 360.82 27.8%
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 27,040 27,040 7,178.51 .00 100.00 19,761.49 26.9%
85425 BOOKS 109,250 109,250 28,214.62 7,397.36 .00 81,035.38 25.8%
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA 118,386 118,386 41,394.19 10,533.56 .00 76,991.81 35.0%
85427 PERIODICALS 11,550 11,550 10,126.94 918.00 .00 1,423.06 87.7%
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING 5,000 5,000 1,450.92 1,715.92 .00 3,549.08 29.0%
85453 CASH OVER & SHORT 108 108 10.45 5.33 .00 97.55 9.7%
85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 1,080 1,080 409.37 84.11 .00 670.63 37.9%
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES 52,530 52,530 8,313.11 1,677.01 11,791.88 32,425.01 38.3%
85510 CLEANING SUPPLIES 4,000 4,000 915.20 514.32 .00 3,084.80 22.9%
85515 GASOLINE 750 750 140.25 .00 .00 609.75 18.7%
85540 SMALL TOOLS & PARTS 15,000 15,000 .00 .00 5,800.00 9,200.00 38.7%
TOTAL LIBRARY 2,157,631 2,157,631 611,708.44 156,235.88 30,125.38 1,515,797.18 29.7%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 2,157,631 2,157,631 611,708.44 156,235.88 30,125.38 1,515,797.18 29.7%
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aliciaj |ALL REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2023
FOR 2023 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2023 4 TO 2023 4
ACCOUNTS FOR: 295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE
ORIGINAL APPROP REVISED BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES AVAILABLE BUDGET % USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________
74602 PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE _________________________________________
29555001 74602 PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE
-120.00 -120.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -120.00 .0%
TOTAL PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE
-120.00 -120.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -120.00 .0%
74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY _________________________________________
29555001 74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
-74,000.00 -74,000.00 -906.28 0.00 0.00 -73,093.72 1.2%
29555001 74701 103 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
0.00 0.00 1,279.90 0.00 0.00 -1,279.90 100.0%
29555001 74701 105 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
0.00 0.00 -20,000.00 0.00 0.00 20,000.00 100.0%
TOTAL EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRA
-74,000.00 -74,000.00 -19,626.38 0.00 0.00 -54,373.62 26.5%
74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECTS _________________________________________
29555001 74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECTS
-250,000.00 -250,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -250,000.00 .0%
TOTAL CONTINGENCY PROJECTS
-250,000.00 -250,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -250,000.00 .0%
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02/20/2023 12:02 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 162
aliciaj |ALL EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2023
FOR 2023 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2023 4 TO 2023 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________
91 OPERATING EXPENSES _________________________________________
29555001 85041 PLAQUE 130 130 133.90 .00 .00 -3.90 103.0%
29555001 85042 LIBRARY 0 0 -5,161.11 -184.95 .00 5,161.11 100.0%
2023/04/000176 01/23/2023 GEN -184.95 REF 295LIB ADJ OVERSPENT AMOUNT ON GRANT
29555001 85042 103 LIBRARY 0 0 1,452.56 .00 .00 -1,452.56 100.0%
29555001 85042 105 LIBRARY 0 0 3,688.91 1,895.02 3,410.00 -7,098.91 100.0%
2023/04/000028 01/10/2023 API 300.00 VND 008184 VCH549657 NIELSON, DALE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 229265
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 279.00 VND 010168 VCH549781 BANK OF AMERICA JOANN- Makerspace Supplies 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 758.94 VND 010168 VCH549822 BANK OF AMERICA BRANDS-Imprint Pens/Pencils 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 33.01 VND 010168 VCH549857 BANK OF AMERICA HOBBY LOBBY-Programming Suppli 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 11.34 VND 010168 VCH549917 BANK OF AMERICA HOBBY LOBBY-Programming Suppli 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 277.02 VND 010168 VCH549950 BANK OF AMERICA SAMS-Activities & Program Supp 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 11.76 VND 010168 VCH549980 BANK OF AMERICA SAMS-Activities&Program Suppli 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 25.96 VND 010168 VCH550031 BANK OF AMERICA WALMART - Program Supplies 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 14.61 VND 010168 VCH550045 BANK OF AMERICA WALMART - Program Supplies 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 13.19 VND 010168 VCH550117 BANK OF AMERICA JOANN - Program Supplies 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 5.37 VND 010168 VCH550138 BANK OF AMERICA HOBBY LOBBY - Programming Supp 8057
2023/04/000030 01/04/2023 API 21.04 VND 010168 VCH550182 BANK OF AMERICA WALMART - Program Supplies 8057
2023/04/000134 01/17/2023 API 29.80 VND 010168 VCH550773 BANK OF AMERICA SUPER SAVER-Program Supplies 8074
2023/04/000134 01/17/2023 API 53.98 VND 010168 VCH550789 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO BOOKS - Calendars 8074
2023/04/000154 01/18/2023 APM 60.00 VND 000214 VCH551195 LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR ADS
29555001 85042 106 LIBRARY 0 0 .00 .00 -17,374.00 17,374.00 100.0%
29555001 85042 107 LIBRARY 0 0 1,729.16 .00 .00 -1,729.16 100.0%
29555001 85042 108 LIBRARY 0 0 .00 .00 9,062.00 -9,062.00 100.0%
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02/20/2023 12:02 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 163
aliciaj |ALL EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2023
FOR 2023 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2023 4 TO 2023 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
29555001 85042 109 LIBRARY 0 0 3,601.02 .00 .00 -3,601.02 100.0%
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 130 130 5,444.44 1,710.07 -4,902.00 -412.44 417.3%
96 CAPITAL OUTLAY _________________________________________
29555001 85010 CONTPROJ 270,000 270,000 .00 .00 .00 270,000.00 .0%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 270,000 270,000 .00 .00 .00 270,000.00 .0%
TOTAL OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS 270,130 270,130 5,444.44 1,710.07 -4,902.00 269,587.56 .2%
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - February 28, 2023 and March 14, 2023
The following bills were submitted by the Library Director in accordance with the Library Funds Policy
since the last library board meeting.
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Approval of Director's Report
The Director's Report typically consists of:
1) a monthly report of programs and activities, public use of meeting spaces, library media, and
Librarians' Reports
2) a quarterly Report of Household Library Cards Issued to Hall County Residents Outside of Grand
Island provided in January, April, July and October of each year
3) a quarterly statistical usage report provided in February, May, August and November of each year
4) upon execution of agreement, regularly scheduled report of use of Grand Island Public Library
Foundation library support funds
5) upon publication, a Library newsletter
6) and additional administrative items of note, either in the agenda packet or discussed at the meeting.
Staff Contact:
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February
• Media Report, Shaun, Laura, and Erica Report,
• Shaun/Celine/Laura/Erica worked on updating Library policies with Anna and Tanya
• Art Exhibit for February was Sisters by Dorothy and Donna Lambert
• 2021-2022 Annual Report was presented to the Library Board and approved 1/23/2023
• Erica technical duties update of Comprise Kiosk-Library Improvement Grant, Digital Mobile Lab promotions/checkouts, planning for Makerspace, teen programming, including spring and summer reading, collection dev, and Librarian duties.
• Updates-Police Substation promos, Open House February 20 4:30-6 p.m.,Strategic Plan work, Working with Patrons using Code of Conduct, Tosca Lee author event, Go Big Give-Foundation, Hoopla report
• Fax-Self Faxing available now and incoming faxes have stopped-monitoring use #s
• Mitch Nickerson approved for the City Council Liaison for the Library Board.
• 2/1/2023 Central Plains Summer Reading Workshop here at the Library (staff attended)
• Strategic Planning Celine met with Beth and Susie
• Finishing Grand Island 150 events with the Fourth of July Fireworks at Fonner Park
• Alessandra went out to the Literacy Council 3x in February
• Celine and Laura attended the Early Childhood Education Conference at Central Community College 2/4/2023 and represented Grow with Words meetings
• Librarians, Nancy and I have worked on the 2022 Nebraska Public Library Survey and CS submitted 2/13/2022
• Celine and Leigh presented to the Kiwanis Rotary Club on 2/10/2023 at Riverside Club
• 2021-2022 Annual Report was presented to the City Council on 2/14/2023
• Erica & Laura were approved by CS and Mayor Steele to attend the ALA Conf. in June
Upcoming-Library work
• Greater Grand Island Grant Writing, Celine and Leigh attended this free training 3/1/23
• Nebraska Library Association NLA Advocacy Day in Lincoln 3/3/2023 Kathleen Nonneman and Linda Whiteley received volunteer awards
• Grand Island Art Club for March, reception on Sunday, 3/12/2023 50 in attendance
• PrimeTime meetings, and PrimeTimes begin Feb 25 for Preschool and Feb 27 for Elem.
• Spring Break programs,Summer Reading Program promo. handout with GI Parks & Rec
• Partnership with YWCA to offer computer and budgeting classes for the Public
• March 15 Celine will present to Rogene Bainbridge Book Club at the Library
• Strategic Direction 3 Grand Generation Center 3/16/2023 meeting for Sock Hop April 28
• April 1 Spanish Early Childhood Conference-Grow with Words/Library at CCC
• Attended H3C mtgs,GI Children’s Museum Bd. Meetings monthly, City Admin.monthly, Director weekly on Wed. a.m., and Central Plains Library System weekly, TLC monthly ILS mtg monthly, Librarian, MST, Zone mtg as needed, Grow with Words, Welcoming Initiative with United Way, attended State Advisory Co. on Libraries 3/3/2023
• Save the dates: Bear Fair is April 17, ComicCon April 21-23, National Library Week April 23Go Big Give May 4, Tosca Lee May 21, Outreach to schools, and schools visiting, June 3 Airshow, August-Sept State Fair
Library Director
Name: Date:
Since Last Report
Celine Swan March 2023
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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
FEB 2023 STATS OVERVIEW & COMPARISON
PATRON VISITS – PREVIOUS THREE MONTHS
6441
7268
9200
7187
7707
7767
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000
DEC
JAN
FEB
Patron Visits
2022/2023 2021/2022
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CIRCULATION
HOLDS PLACED
1188
1599
1351
1052
1460
1257
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
DEC
JAN
FEB
Holds Placed
2022/2023 2021/2022
1661
2102
1907
1407
1964
1340
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
DEC
JAN
FEB
Holds Filled
2022/2023 2021/2022
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CHECKOUTS
17738
19854
19259
15400
17310
16362
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000
DEC
JAN
FEB
Physical
2022/2023 2021/2022
2474
2911
2586
2290
2608
2468
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
DEC
JAN
FEB
Digital - Overdrive
2022/2023 2021/2022
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2261
2503
2136
2176
2100
2066
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
DEC
JAN
FEB
Hoopla
2022/2023 2021/2022
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Grand Island Public Library
Youth & Family Services Librarian Monthly Report
Laura Fentress March 2023
Since Last Report
Prime Time Continues
Elementary - Mondays at 6pm
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
April 3
Preschool - Saturdays at 11am
February 25
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
April 1
Spring Break Kids’ Programs
Program Date Program Name Program Target
Age Range
Total Program
Attendance
March 3 Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash Ages 6-11 250
March 6 Construction Challenge with LEGO,
straws, planks, and more
Ages 6-11 60
March 7 Family Tabletop Game Time All Ages 22
March 8 Storytime with special guest Eddie
the Comfort Dog
All Ages 60
March 10 Humanities Nebraska presents
Storytelling and the Hispanic Oral
Tradition with Linda Garcia-Perez
All Ages 24
Changes to Children’s Area
• DVD/audio shelves moved to improve flow and visibility
ARPA Youth Grant 2023 Progress
• Purchased a telescope and accessories
• Edgerton Portable Planetarium program has been booked for June 19
Awaiting results of IEEE Science Kits for Public Libraries Grant Application
• Application has passed preliminary screening; results expected in March
• Would fund 9 science/STEM kits for ages 7 and up to be available for checkout (bringing the
total to 10 including the telescope, above)
• Proposed kits include Forces & Motion, Geology, Magnets, Snap Circuits, Arduino, and more
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Upcoming
Planning to attend ALA Annual Conference
• June 23-26, Chicago, IL
• Partially funded with NLC and CPLS CE grants
Summer Reading 2023 Programs “All Together Now” May 23 - July 31
Kids’ Kickoff: Kindness Carnival May 25 at 10:30
Weekly programs run May 30 - July 31 (no programs July 2-8)
Program Day & Time Program Name & Description
Mondays at 10:30 Mega Mondays. See list of programs and guest presenters, below.
Mondays at 2:00 Summer Reading Camp. Formerly Summer Reading Enrichment. Kids in
grades K-5 read in small groups with volunteers.
Tuesdays at 10:30 Stories & Crafts. Aimed at kids 3-10.
Tuesdays at 2:00 Big Kids Club. Aimed at kids in grades 3-5.
Thursdays at 10:30
Thursday Morning Read-Aloud. The Cricket in Times Square by George
Selden (1961 Newbery Honor). 1-3 chapters per session. Coloring pages
and quiet fidget activities will be available. Runs every week June 8-July 27.
Fridays at 10:30 Baby & Toddler Lapsit Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces.
For babies and toddlers ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
Fridays at 2:00 Golden Sower Fun Club
Storytime and crafts with Golden Sower Award nominated picture books.
Kids’ Art Show
• Runs in the Art Alcove June 1-30
• Submissions accepted May 23-June 7
Mega Monday Special Guests (Mondays at 10:30)
• June 5: Toby KID: Friendship Adventures
• June 12: Crane River Theater Page to Stage “The Spongebob Musical”
• June 19: Edgerton Portable Planetarium (8 shows [all day]; registration required) (ARPA
Youth Grant for Excellence)
• June 26: Stomp Chomp Roar! Dinosaur Program
• No program July 3
• July 10: West African Kora (harp) with Sean Gaskell
• July 17: Jammin’ Randy music program
• July 24: Dr. Oxygen’s Science Party
• July 31: Fontenelle Forest Raptor Program (11:00)
Parks & Recreation outreach
• Outreach storytimes tentatively planned with Kinder Kamp at parks on Wednesdays
• Parks will also borrow Makerspace STEAM activity kits for use in their programs
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• STEM Workshops
o Paper circuits June 15
o Bristlebots July 19 & 20
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TECHNOLOGY & TEEN SERVICESLIBRARIAN MONTHLY REPORT
Erica Ro g ers
M A R C H 2 0 2 3 G R A N D I S L A N D P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
SINCE LAST R EPORT
Spring Break Programs
Cosplay workshop--5 people
Cupcake Wars--12 people
Other Programs
Anime Club: Boba Tea--19 people
Teen DVD project
New TV series collection
Summer Reading Program planning finished
Teen
New Binding machine
makes metal bound booklets and notebooks
St. Patrick's day T-shirt program--8 people
Inventory of supplies & equipment
Makerspace
Other
Working with Comprise on new Print release
Kiosk installation
Sam Server has been upgraded
Teen learning to use worbla to create
cosplay accessories
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PH OTO BY MARTIN R. SM I T H
STATISTICS
U P C O MI NG
TEEN PROGRAMS
GRAND COMIC FEST
Outreach booth at the event
to promote Library Events
TEEN GRAPHICS PROJECTSeparate Graphics & Manga
titles. Move Manga titles next
to Anime collection.
POETRY MONTH
Several interactive displays in
the Teen area to celebrate
National Poetry Month
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
Inventory of technology in
the library and a long term
replacement plan
TLC
Thursday April 7 at 4pm
Friday April 28 at 2pm
Anime Club
Tuesday March 21 at 4pm
Making Mochi Ice Cream
MAKERSPACE PROGRAMS
Adults
Monday April 10 at 6pm
Making succulent jars
M ARC H 2 023
Makerspace Users: 25
Facebook followers: 5,111
Instagram users: 729
Adult Makerspace Program:
St. Patrick's day t-shirts
Teens
Friday April 7 at 2pm
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Board Communications and Committee Reports
This item allows for the introduction and discussion of board communications and committee reports.
Included are items of discussion and communication with the City Council liaison to the Library Board.
Items requiring approval must also be indicated in Consideration of Unfinished Business or
Consideration of New Business.
Staff Contact:
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Unattended Persons
Revised March 2023
The Library works to create a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons. In the interest of every patron’s safety, the Library will not assume responsibility for care or supervision of children or other persons in need of constant attention. All patrons, regardless of age, are required to follow all Library
policies, including the Code of Conduct.
Parents and caregivers are responsible for monitoring the activities and regulating the behavior of their children or other persons in need of constant attention while in the Library.
• Parents or caregivers may not leave children under 8 years old alone in the Library or on Library property. Children 8 and under, must be accompanied and remain in the vision of a parent or caregiver at all times.
• A parent or caregiver must be present at Library programs with children 5 and under.
• Children aged 6 – 8 can independently attend Library programs, but a parent or caregiver must
remain on Library property during the program.
• Children aged 8 and older may visit the Library and attend programs independently.
• If a child under 8 years old or a person in need of constant attention is left unattended in the Library or on Library property, the staff will attempt to contact the parent or caregiver by paging the parent or caregiver or contacting the parent or caregiver by phone, text, email, or other
reasonable method. If no parent or caregiver arrives within 10 minutes, the Grand Island Police Department will be called. The Library reserves the right to contact the Grand Island police at any time if the situation warrants.
• All children must be picked up by a parent or caregiver by the time the Library closes. When the Library closes, all users must exit the building. No child under the age of 8, unless accompanied
by a sibling 14 or over, will be left alone on the patio or standing on the sidewalk to wait for a ride. Library staff will wait with the child for 20 minutes and provide the child with assistance in attempting to contact the person in charge of picking him/her up. After waiting at least 10 minutes, the Grand Island Police will be called to pick up and safeguard the child in their custody. Under no circumstances will staff take the child home or transport them to another
location.
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Confidentiality of Library Records Revised March XX, 2023
It is the ethical and legal responsibility of Library staff to protect the privacy of Library patrons. Confidentiality extends to all the Library’s materials and services, including information requested or received, and materials consulted, borrowed, acquired, or transmitted, including database searches, reference interviews, interlibrary loans, use of
Library computers, and all other personally identifiable uses of Library materials,
facilities, or services. However, you agree to let us use your email address, phone number, and/or postal address to communicate with you about our programs, services, and your account.
Library records will not be made available to any third party except pursuant a lawful
order, subpoena, or public records request. All Library staff members will refer any
information requests to the Library Director. The Library Director will inform the Library Board and will consult with the City Attorney on any order, subpoena, or public records request. All Library staff members will follow all relevant local, state, and federal laws related to library records.
Unless otherwise required by local, state, or federal laws, Library staff shall not provide
information about any borrowers except to the borrower or to the parent/guardian of a borrower who is a minor. Parents and guardians of minor children who wish to obtain access to their child’s library records must provide the child’s library card, card number, or proof of identity. In the case of a minor, information will not be released to anyone
whose name is not listed on the child’s library account as a parent or guardian.
To help ensure the confidentiality of Library records, patrons are advised to keep their Library card in a secure place, to report the loss of a Library card immediately to the Grand Island Public Library, and to not allow others to use their cards and PIN numbers.
Any transactional data collected by the Library through RFID or other technologies is
subject to this policy. The Library ensures that no personal information is recorded on
RFID tags or other devices which, however, may contain a variety of transactional data; that data is protected by reasonable security safeguards against interpretation by any unauthorized third party; that all relevant federal, state, and local laws as well as industry best practices and policies are followed; and that the above can be verifiable by
an independent audit.
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the Library’s contracts, licenses, and off site computer service arrangements reflect our policies and obligations concerning user privacy and confidentiality. Nevertheless, patrons must be aware when accessing third-
party sites and databases, that there are limits to the privacy protection the Library can
provide. The Library has limited ability to protect the privacy of information once it is outside of our control. By using these third-party services, you are acknowledging and
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agreeing that the GIPL is not responsible for how the third party collects or uses your
information. If you have a question, concern, or comment about our handling of your private information, you may file written comments with the Library Director. We will respond
in a timely manner and may conduct an investigation.
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USE OF LIBRARY GROUNDS AND PARKING LOTS
The parking lots and grounds of the Library are provided for activities associated with the use of the
Library. Any other use of the exterior areas of the Library are prohibited, including parking by persons
not accessing the Library or for overnight parking.
The Grand Island Public Library Foundation (the “Foundation”) directly supports and supplements the
work of the Library through monetary gifts and volunteer assistance.
From time to time, the Foundation may wish to sponser an event at the Library in order to raise funds
for the benefit of the Library or to bring public attention to programs of the Library. The Foundation
may wish to use the parking lot and exterior areas of the Library for such events which promote or
benefit the Library.
Use of these areas for events sponsored by other individuals or entities is not permitted.
Use of the parking lot and exterior areas of the Library for events sponsored by the Foundation is subject
to approval by the Library Director. Such events will be organized so as not to restrict access to the
Library by patrons nor will patrons be individually solicited for contributions or participation in the
event. Adequate parking for library patrons not attending the event will be available during the event.
Events will be organized to assure the safety of those attending the event and patrons visiting the
Library but not attending the event.
The Foundation shall assure that persons or businesses assisting with the event are in compliance with
state, local and federal regulations, including business license requirements.
3/2/2023
ME-Sharptop Desk
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Call To Action For This Month's Meeting
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item E2
Strategic Plan Updates
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item E3
Interlocal Agreement
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, March 20, 2023
Regular Meeting
Item E4
Police Substation
Staff Contact:
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