03-21-2019 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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 & Introductions
Edward Meedel, President
Kelli Arens, Vice President
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
Benjamin Boeselager
Maria Lopez
Jaime Parr
Sapna Purawat
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of February 25, 2019
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - February 26, 2019 and March 12, 2019
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Discussion of GILIBRARY 2020 Mobile Outreach Planning Process
10.Discussion of GILIBRARY 2020 Library Branch Planning Process
11.Next Meeting
12.Adjournment
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Library Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of February 25, 2019
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
February 25, 2019
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted in Meeting Room A of the Library on Monday, February 25, 2019. Notice appeared in the
Grand Island Independent on February 21, 2019; and was posted on February 21, 2019. A quorum present,
President Ed Meedel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The following members were present: Jaime Parr,
Tanya Hansen, Sapna Purawat and Kelli Arens. Steve Fosselman, Library Director was also present.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Ed Meedel.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kelli Arens carried unanimously to accept for
filing the Minutes of the January 28, 2019 library board meeting.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Kelli Arens, seconded by Jaime Parr carried unanimously to accept for
filing the December 2018 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Kelli Arens, seconded by Jaime Parr carried unanimously to accept for
filing the January 22, 2019 and February 12, 2019 Bills Submitted.
Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Sapna Purawat carried unanimously to
accept for filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Reports: Renovation construction progress was discussed.
Approval of Revision to Circulation Policy: Motion by Jaime Parr, seconded by Sapna Purawat to approve
revision to Circulation Policy. Discussion resulted in further revision. Upon roll call vote, Meedel, Parr, and
Arens voted aye; Hansen and Purawat voted nay. Motion carried.
Approval of Change in Library Address: Motion by Tanya Hansen, seconded by Kelli Arens carried unanimously
to accept for filing the Change in Library Address to 1124 W. 2nd Street.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Tanya Hansen, Secretary
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Library Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item B2
Approval of Financial Reports
The reports of revenues and expenditures since the last board meeting are submitted as generated and
made available by the City Finance Department.
Staff Contact:
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02/25/2019 16:24 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
briansc |LIBRARY REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2019
FOR 2019 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2019 4 TO 2019 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 -25,000 -25,000 -5,000.00 .00 .00 -20,000.00 20.0%
74365 STATE GRANTS -7,653 -7,653 .00 .00 .00 -7,653.00 .0%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -10,000 -10,000 -3,156.94 -1,003.05 .00 -6,843.06 31.6%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -25,000 -25,000 -5,527.86 -1,597.25 .00 -19,472.14 22.1%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,500 -5,500 -1,690.00 -430.00 .00 -3,810.00 30.7%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -26,000 -26,000 -8,949.82 -8,132.33 .00 -17,050.18 34.4%
TOTAL LIBRARY -99,153 -99,153 -24,324.62 -11,162.63 .00 -74,828.38 24.5%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -99,153 -99,153 -24,324.62 -11,162.63 .00 -74,828.38 24.5%
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02/25/2019 16:24 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
briansc |LIBRARY EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2019
FOR 2019 04 JOURNAL DETAIL 2019 4 TO 2019 4
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
85105 SALARIES - REGULAR 1,044,740 1,044,740 364,425.59 81,028.44 .00 680,314.41 34.9%
85115 F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES 75,851 75,851 26,178.24 5,620.20 .00 49,672.76 34.5%
85120 HEALTH INSURANCE 124,644 124,644 36,148.68 8,718.66 .00 88,495.32 29.0%
85125 LIFE INSURANCE 1,577 1,577 515.59 121.42 .00 1,061.41 32.7%
85130 DISABLITY INSURANCE 2,006 2,006 633.91 160.56 .00 1,372.09 31.6%
85145 PENSION CONTRIBUTION 44,350 44,350 16,894.52 3,777.65 .00 27,455.48 38.1%
85150 WORKERS COMPENSATION 1,313 1,313 .00 .00 .00 1,313.00 .0%
85160 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1,000 1,000 387.12 58.56 .00 612.88 38.7%
85161 HRA-VEBA 12,090 12,090 4,184.81 904.81 .00 7,905.19 34.6%
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,000 10,000 2,810.00 100.00 .00 7,190.00 28.1%
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES 26,848 26,848 3,658.44 1,500.00 .00 23,189.56 13.6%
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES 2,300 2,300 .00 .00 .00 2,300.00 .0%
85305 UTILITY SERVICES 60,000 60,000 10,000.07 3,545.23 .00 49,999.93 16.7%
85317 NATURAL GAS 5,000 5,000 773.21 520.20 .00 4,226.79 15.5%
85319 REPAIR & MAIN-LAND IMP/IRRIGA 1,000 1,000 90.00 .00 .00 910.00 9.0%
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING 23,000 23,000 3,689.37 703.89 565.00 18,745.63 18.5%
85330 REPAIR & MAINT-OFF FURN & EQ 24,000 24,000 8,931.15 7,926.45 .00 15,068.85 37.2%
85335 REPAIR & MAINT - VEHICLES 480 480 98.65 .00 .00 381.35 20.6%
85350 SANITATION SERVICE 900 900 114.90 38.30 .00 785.10 12.8%
85413 POSTAGE 7,000 7,000 1,858.66 511.18 .00 5,141.34 26.6%
85416 ADVERTISING 800 800 76.52 29.56 .00 723.48 9.6%
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 26,000 26,000 8,526.33 4,187.00 .00 17,473.67 32.8%
85425 BOOKS 109,275 109,275 27,632.71 5,787.56 .00 81,642.29 25.3%
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA 109,328 109,328 45,560.17 7,739.43 .00 63,767.83 41.7%
85427 PERIODICALS 17,000 17,000 14,937.20 .00 .00 2,062.80 87.9%
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING 3,000 3,000 2,142.76 19.24 .00 857.24 71.4%
85453 CASH OVER & SHORT 100 100 12.40 4.53 .00 87.60 12.4%
85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 450 450 330.29 86.29 .00 119.71 73.4%
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES 60,000 60,000 15,016.88 5,557.34 .00 44,983.12 25.0%
85510 CLEANING SUPPLIES 5,000 5,000 1,194.84 23.94 .00 3,805.16 23.9%
85515 GASOLINE 500 500 147.25 44.16 .00 352.75 29.5%
85540 SMALL TOOLS & PARTS 15,000 15,000 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00 .0%
TOTAL LIBRARY 1,814,552 1,814,552 596,970.26 138,714.60 565.00 1,217,016.74 32.9%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 1,814,552 1,814,552 596,970.26 138,714.60 565.00 1,217,016.74 32.9%
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02/25/2019 16:21 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND|P 126briansc |ALL REVENUES|glytdbudFOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2019 FOR 2019 04JOURNAL DETAIL 2019 4 TO 2019 4 ACCOUNTS FOR: ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________ 74602 PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE _________________________________________ 29555001 74602 PLANNING COMMISSION -120 -120 .00 .00 .00 -120.00 .0% TOTAL PLANNING COMMISSION PLAQUE -120 -120 .00 .00 .00 -120.00 .0% 74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY _________________________________________ 29555001 74701 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORI -700,000 -700,000 -750.00 .00 .00 -699,250.00 .1% 29555001 74701 100 EDITH ABBOTT MEM -500 -500 .00 .00 .00 -500.00 .0% 29555001 74701 103 EDITH ABBOTT MEM -1,000 -1,000 .00 .00 .00 -1,000.00 .0% TOTAL EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRA -701,500 -701,500 -750.00 .00 .00 -700,750.00 .1% 74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECTS _________________________________________ 29555001 74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECT -250,000 -250,000 .00 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTINGENCY PROJECTS -250,000 -250,000 .00 .00 .00 -250,000.00 .0% 74799 CREDIT CARD REBATE _________________________________________ 29555001 74799 CREDIT CARD REBATE -164 -164 .00 .00 .00 -164.00 .0% Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/21/2019Page 9 / 26
02/25/2019 16:18 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND|P 170briansc |ALL EXPENSES|glytdbudFOR THE MONTH ENDED JANUARY 2019 FOR 2019 04JOURNAL DETAIL 2019 4 TO 2019 4 ACCOUNTS FOR: ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT295 LOCAL ASSISTANCE APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29555001 OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS _________________________________________ 91 OPERATING EXPENSES _________________________________________ 29555001 85041 PLANNING COMMISSION 120 120 .00 .00 .00 120.00 .0% 29555001 85042 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORI 1,800,000 1,800,000 791,689.29 202,259.33 -635,759.53 1,644,070.24 8.7% 2019/04/00001801/08/2019 API 2.19 VND 999999 VCH462735 REFUND CUSTOMERS PRIMETIME PROGRAM REFUND 2109792019/04/00012901/22/2019 API 162,239.72 VND 010761 VCH463650 CHEEVER CONSTRUCTION LIBRARY RENOVATION CONSTRUCTIO 2111252019/04/00012901/22/2019 API 33,938.92 VND 010761 VCH463651 CHEEVER CONSTRUCTION LIBRARY RENOVATION CONSTRUCTIO 2111252019/04/00012901/22/2019 API 1,224.64 VND 001257 VCH463653 CLARK ENERSEN PARTNE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRAC 2111312019/04/00012901/22/2019 API 4,853.86 VND 010841 VCH463658 MIDWEST STORAGE SOLU SHELVING FOR RENOVATION PROJEC 211178 29555001 85042 100 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 500 500 .00 .00 .00 500.00 .0% 29555001 85042 103 EDITH ABBOTT MEM 1,000 1,000 .00 .00 .00 1,000.00 .0% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,801,620 1,801,620 791,689.29 202,259.33 -635,759.53 1,645,690.24 8.7% 96 CAPITAL OUTLAY _________________________________________ 29555001 85010 CONTINGENCY PROJECT 250,000 250,000 .00 .00 .00 250,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 250,000 250,000 .00 .00 .00 250,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS 2,051,620 2,051,620 791,689.29 202,259.33 -635,759.53 1,895,690.24 7.6% TOTAL LOCAL ASSISTANCE 2,086,815 2,086,815 798,396.02 207,601.06 -635,759.53 1,924,178.51 7.8% TOTAL EXPENSES 2,086,815 2,086,815 798,396.02 207,601.06 -635,759.53 1,924,178.51 Grand IslandRegular Meeting - 3/21/2019Page 10 / 26
Library Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - February 26, 2019 and March 12, 2019
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
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item C1
Approval of Director's Report
The Director's Report typically consists of:
1) a monthly report of programs and activities, including a quarterly statistical usage report provided in
February, May, August and November of each year
2) upon publication, a GI Library Journal newsletter
3) and additional administrative items of note, either in the agenda packet or discussed at the meeting.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
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Library Programs and Activities March 21, 2019 Report
Call for more details - some programs require registration
Title Date Primary Event Type
Saturday Storytime-Stories and Crafts with Eddie the Comfort Dog 2/2/2019 Storytime
Altrusa International of Grand Island [Blind Date with a Book]
(Independent)2/3/2019 Media
Club Calendar - February 2019 [Grand Island Public Library Adult
Bookclub] (Independent)2/3/2019 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read)2/4/2019 Lapsits
Teen Library Corps (TLC)2/4/2019 Teen General Program
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 2/5/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/5/2019 Family Storytime
2019 Book Club for Adults 2/5/2019 Book Club for Adults
Storytime (Ready to Read)2/6/2019 Storytime
BookBop 2/7/2019 Storytime
Nebraska Association of Public Employees 2/7/2019 Public Meeting
Grand Island Public Library, AARP to offer tax help (Independent)2/8/2019 Media
Saturday Storytime 2/9/2019 Storytime
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 2/9/2019 Adult Cultural Program
Grand Island Gaming Guild 2/9/2019 Public Meeting
Lapsit (Play and Read)2/11/2019 Lapsits
City of Grand Island Employment Testing 2/11/2019 City Government
HomeSchoolers Program 2/11/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 2/12/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/12/2019 Family Storytime
Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library
Accreditation 2/12/2019 Media
Storytime (Ready to Read)2/13/2019 Storytime
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 2/13/2019 Adult Cultural Program
Youth Leadership Tomorrow 2/13/2019 Teen General Program
BookBop 2/14/2019 Storytime
Platte Valley Academy Tour 2/14/2019 Children's Tour
Saturday Storytime - Stories and Crafts with Remi the Comfort Dog 2/16/2019 Storytime
Heartland Workers Center 2/16/2019 Public Meeting
Lapsit (Play and Read)2/18/2019 Lapsits
Teen Library Corps (TLC)2/18/2019 Teen General Program
Planning underway to create children's museum in Grand Island
(NTV)2/18/2019 Media
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 2/19/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/19/2019 Family Storytime
Storytime (Ready to Read)2/20/2019 Storytime
Grand Island Latino Network 2/20/2019 Public Meeting
Veterans’ town hall set for Feb. 28 (Independent)2/20/2019 Media
BookBop 2/21/2019 Storytime
Children’s museums planned for Grand Island (Independent)2/21/2019 Media
Grand Island Latino Network 2/22/2019 Public Meeting
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Library Programs and Activities March 21, 2019 Report
Call for more details - some programs require registration
Saturday Storytime 2/23/2019 Storytime
LIBRARY ALIVE: Grow your garden — and your mind — at your local
public library (Independent)2/24/2019 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read)2/25/2019 Lapsits
To Read or Not to Read Book Club 2/25/2019 Book Club for Adults
Library Board Meeting 2/25/2019 Library Board
Library to host special Dr. Seuss-themed events (Local 4 News)2/25/2019 Media
Alissa talks about Dr. Suess at Grand Island Library (Local 4 News)2/25/2019 Media
Seuss events being held at G.I. Library (Local 4 News)2/25/2019 Media
Dr. Seuss Lapsit (Play and Read)2/25/2019 Lapsits
Dr. Seuss Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 2/26/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Dr. Seuss Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)2/26/2019 Family Storytime
Newell ELL Family Night 2/26/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Dr. Seuss Storytime (Ready to Read)2/27/2019 Storytime
Dr. Seuss BookBop 2/28/2019 Storytime
Veterans Affairs Vets Town Hall 2/28/2019 Public Meeting
Veterans learn about community care at VA town hall
(Independent)2/28/2019 Media
Regular reading helps students thrive (Independent)3/1/2019 Media
Saturday Storytime-Dr. Seuss's Birthday Bash 3/2/2019 Storytime
Library’s birthday bash celebrates Dr. Seuss (Independent)3/2/2019 Media
Mid Nebraska Rabbit Club 3/3/2019 Public Meeting
Library plans free spring break programs (Independent)3/3/2019 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read)3/4/2019 Lapsits
Teen Library Corps (TLC)3/4/2019 Teen General Program
Library plans free spring break programs (107.7 The Island)3/4/2019 Media
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 3/5/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/5/2019 Family Storytime
2019 Book Club for Adults 3/5/2019 Book Club for Adults
Storytime (Ready to Read)3/6/2019 Storytime
Starr ELL Family Night 3/6/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Prime Time program helps Grand Island kids improve in school
(Independent)3/6/2019 Media
BookBop 3/7/2019 Storytime
Spring Break Movie for Youth 3/8/2019 Children's Spring Break Program
Saturday Storytime 3/9/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Preschool 3/9/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 3/9/2019 Adult Cultural Program
Grand Island Gaming Guild 3/9/2019 Public Meeting
Prime Time program helps young kids learn to read (Local 4 News)3/9/2019 Media
Laos Community 3/10/2019 Public Meeting
LIBRARY ALIVE: Which comes first, spring weather or end to
renovation? (Independent)3/10/2019 Media
HomeSchoolers Program 3/11/2019 Children's Literacy Event
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Library Programs and Activities March 21, 2019 Report
Call for more details - some programs require registration
Children's Spring Break - St. Patrick's Day Fun 3/11/2019 Children's Spring Break Program
Teen/Tween Spring Break - Video Game Hangout 3/11/2019 Teen Spring Break Program
Children's Spring Break - GICC's ""Matilda""3/12/2019 Children's Spring Break Program
Teen/Tween Spring Break - Escape Games 3/12/2019 Teen Spring Break Program
GICC students bring ‘Matilda’ to life on stage — and at the library
(Independent)3/12/2019 Media
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 3/13/2019 Adult Cultural Program
Children's Spring Break - Bad Kitty 3/13/2019 Children's Spring Break Program
Teen/Tween Spring Break - DIY Iron-On T-Shirts 3/13/2019 Teen Spring Break Program
‘Social Justice Sisters’ featured in next Nebraska Lecture (UNL)3/13/2019 Media
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Elementary 3/14/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Children's Spring Break - Bug Adventure 3/14/2019 Children's Spring Break Program
Teen/Tween Spring Break - Paper Circuits with Anime Club 3/14/2019 Teen Spring Break Program
Spring Break Movie for Youth 3/15/2019 Children's Spring Break Program
Saturday Storytime - Stories and Crafts with Remi the Comfort Dog 3/16/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Preschool 3/16/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Heartland Workers Center 3/16/2019 Public Meeting
SATURDAY SALUTE: Spreading the news (Independent)3/16/2019 Media
Lapsit (Play and Read)3/18/2019 Lapsits
Teen Library Corps (TLC)3/18/2019 Teen General Program
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 3/19/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/19/2019 Family Storytime
Come, Sit & Breathe 3/19/2019 General Program
Nebraska Migrant Education Program 3/19/2019 Public Meeting
Storytime (Ready to Read)3/20/2019 Storytime
BookBop 3/21/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Elementary 3/21/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Library Board Meeting 3/21/2019 Library Board
Saturday Storytime 3/23/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Preschool 3/23/2019 Children's Literacy Event
HOBY Youth Leadership 3/23/2019 Public Meeting
Nebraska Archaeological Society 3/23/2019 Public Meeting
Fair Nebraska 3/24/2019 Public Meeting
Lapsit (Play and Read)3/25/2019 Lapsits
To Read or Not to Read Book Club 3/25/2019 Book Club for Adults
Youth Leadership Tomorrow 3/25/2019 Public Meeting
Senator Ben Sasse Mobile Office 3/25/2019 Public Meeting
Livable Community Transportation Focus Group 3/25/2019 Public Meeting
Livable Community Civic Engagement & Employment Focus Group 3/26/2019 Public Meeting
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 3/26/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Livable Community Housing Focus Group 3/26/2019 Public Meeting
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)3/26/2019 Family Storytime
Come, Sit & Breathe 3/26/2019 General Program
Livable Community Outdoor Spaces & Places Focus Group 3/27/2019 Public Meeting
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Library Programs and Activities March 21, 2019 Report
Call for more details - some programs require registration
Storytime (Ready to Read)3/27/2019 Storytime
Livable Community Community Support & Health Services Focus
Group 3/27/2019 Public Meeting
BookBop 3/28/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Elementary 3/28/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Saturday Storytime 3/30/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Preschool 3/30/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Lapsit (Play and Read)4/1/2019 Lapsits
Prairie Stitchers 4/1/2019 Public Meeting
Teen Library Corps (TLC)4/1/2019 Teen General Program
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 4/2/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)4/2/2019 Family Storytime
2019 Book Club for Adults 4/2/2019 Book Club for Adults
Come, Sit & Breathe 4/2/2019 General Program
Storytime (Ready to Read)4/3/2019 Storytime
Central NE Manufacturing Partnership Public Partner Meeting 4/3/2019 Public Meeting
BookBop 4/4/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Elementary 4/4/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Saturday Storytime-Stories and Crafts with Eddie the Comfort Dog 4/6/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Preschool 4/6/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Lapsit (Play and Read)4/8/2019 Lapsits
Grand Island Service Providers 4/8/2019 Public Meeting
HomeSchoolers Program 4/8/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 4/9/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)4/9/2019 Family Storytime
Come, Sit & Breathe 4/9/2019 General Program
Arc of Central Nebraska 4/9/2019 Public Meeting
Storytime (Ready to Read)4/10/2019 Storytime
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 4/10/2019 Adult Cultural Program
BookBop 4/11/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Elementary 4/11/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Saturday Storytime 4/13/2019 Storytime
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Preschool 4/13/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Prairie Pioneer Genealogy Assistance 4/13/2019 Adult Cultural Program
Grand Island Gaming Guild 4/13/2019 Public Meeting
Nebraska Warrior Writers 4/13/2019 Public Meeting
Lapsit (Play and Read)4/15/2019 Lapsits
Teen Library Corps (TLC)4/15/2019 Teen General Program
Pageturners 4/15/2019 Book Club for Adults
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 4/16/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)4/16/2019 Family Storytime
Come, Sit & Breathe 4/16/2019 General Program
Storytime (Ready to Read)4/17/2019 Storytime
Library Board Meeting 4/18/2019 Library Board
BookBop 4/18/2019 Storytime
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Library Programs and Activities March 21, 2019 Report
Call for more details - some programs require registration
Prime Time Family Reading Time - Elementary 4/18/2019 Children's Literacy Event
Hall County Housing Authority 4/19/2019 Public Meeting
Saturday Storytime - Stories and Crafts with Remi the Comfort Dog 4/20/2019 Storytime
Library Closed - Easter 4/21/2019 Hours Change
Lapsit (Play and Read)4/22/2019 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 4/23/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)4/23/2019 Family Storytime
Come, Sit & Breathe 4/23/2019 General Program
Storytime (Ready to Read)4/24/2019 Storytime
BookBop 4/25/2019 Storytime
Saturday Storytime 4/27/2019 Storytime
ESU10 Training 4/27/2019 Spaces Reservation (P)
Lapsit (Play and Read)4/29/2019 Lapsits
Baby & Toddler Lapsit-Rock and Read 4/30/2019 Baby & Toddler Lapsits
Pajamatime (Family Storyhour)4/30/2019 Family Storytime
Come, Sit & Breathe 4/30/2019 General Program
Association of Nebraska Art Clubs Traveling Art Show Art Alcove
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Library Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item D1
Board Communications and Committee Reports
This item allows for the introduction and discussion of board communications and committee reports.
Included in this item 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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Library Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Discussion of GILIBRARY 2020 Mobile Outreach Planning Process
With the renovation project winding down, it is appropriate to turn to monthly discussions of how to
accomplish mobile outreach within our GILIBRARY 2020 plan.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
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Library Board
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Discussion of GILIBRARY 2020 Library Branch Planning Process
With the renovation project winding down, it is appropriate to turn to monthly discussions of how to
determine the feasibility of library branch operations within our GILIBRARY 2020 plan.
Staff Contact: Steve Fosselman
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