05-16-2022 Library Board Regular Meeting PacketLibrary Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
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
Tanya Hansen, President
Sara White, Vice President
Benjamin Boeselager, Secretary
Maria Lopez
Edward Meedel
Kelli Arens
Jaime Parr
3.Public Participation
4.Approval of Minutes of April 18, 2022
5.Approval of Financial Reports
6.Approval of Bills Submitted - April 26, 2022 and May 10, 2022
7.Approval of Director's Report
8.Board Communications and Committee Reports
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9.Planning for Strategic Plan
10.Police Substation
11.Call To Action For Each Month's Meeting
12.Board Approval for Reinstatement
13.Discussion and approval needed on Library and Archives Opt-Out Form
14.Discussion for library possibly going fine free
15.Next Meeting
16.Adjournment
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
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, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item B1
Approval of Minutes of April 18, 2022
Staff Contact:
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CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF REGULAR LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
April 18, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the Library Board of the Grand Island Public
Library was conducted on Monday, April 18, 2022. Notice appeared in the Grand Island Independent on March
14, 2022. A quorum present, President Tanya Hansen called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. The following
members were present: Ed Meedel, Jaime Parr, Sara White, Kelli Arens and Maria Lopez. Celine Swan and
Vaughn Minton were also present.
Open Meetings Law Notice: Provided by President Tanya Hansen.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: No reports available from city hall at this time.
REPORTS:
Approval of Financial Report: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept
for filing the February 2022 Financial Reports.
Approval of Bills Submitted: Motion by Ed Meedel, seconded by Kelli Arens, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the March 22, 2022 and April 12, 2022 Bills Submitted.
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Approval of Director’s Report: Motion by Kelli Arens, seconded by Ed Meedel, carried unanimously to accept for
filing the Director’s Report.
Board Communications and Committee Reports: Nothing to report at this time.
Planning for Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan is almost ready. There are just a few more things to finish up and
it should be out in a few weeks.
Board Approval for Reinstatement: Curtis Wright is seeking reinstatement. He did not attend the meeting so
approval was needed to have Celine get in touch with him and invite him to next month’s meeting. Motion by
Jaime Parr, seconded by Maria Lopez, carried unanimously to accept for filing for Celine to reach out to Curtis
Wright and invite him to our May board meeting.
New Board Members: Celine shared that numerous applications have been received so far for the four board
positions that will come up in July.
Call To Action For Each Month’s Meeting: Items coming up:
-Go Big Give (board volunteers will be needed….there will be a sign up sheet)
-Encourage board to share social media posts regarding the library.
-Discussion took place about FTE. Encourage those that make comments about wanting the library to be open
more hours to contact the mayor and city council members.
Next Meeting: Monday May 16, 2022 at 5:15 pm
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
Ben Boeselager, Secretary
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
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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04/18/2022 15:23 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
aliciaj |LIBRARY REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
FOR 2022 06 JOURNAL DETAIL 2022 6 TO 2022 6
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 -27,500.00 .00 .00 .00 100.0%
74360 FEDERAL GRANTS -17,000 -17,000 .00 .00 .00 -17,000.00 .0%
74365 STATE GRANTS -7,107 -7,107 .00 .00 .00 -7,107.00 .0%
74576 COPY MACHINE USE FEES -11,000 -11,000 -5,445.81 -1,000.41 .00 -5,554.19 49.5%
74703 FINES AND PENALTIES -10,000 -10,000 -3,985.51 -746.91 .00 -6,014.49 39.9%
74725 NONRESIDENT CARD FEE -5,500 -5,500 -2,581.94 -510.00 .00 -2,918.06 46.9%
74795 OTHER REVENUE -2,500 -2,500 -6,032.16 -3.91 .00 3,532.16 241.3%
TOTAL LIBRARY -80,607 -80,607 -45,545.42 -2,261.23 .00 -35,061.58 56.5%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND -80,607 -80,607 -45,545.42 -2,261.23 .00 -35,061.58 56.5%
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04/18/2022 15:21 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 1
aliciaj |LIBRARY EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
FOR 2022 06 JOURNAL DETAIL 2022 6 TO 2022 6
ACCOUNTS FOR:ORIGINAL REVISED AVAILABLE PCT
100 GENERAL FUND APPROP BUDGET YTD EXPENDED MTD EXPENDED ENCUMBRANCES BUDGET USED____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10044301 LIBRARY _________________________________________
85105 SALARIES - REGULAR 1,023,394 1,023,394 477,944.73 72,685.69 .00 545,449.27 46.7%
85110 SALARIES - OVERTIME 0 0 202.58 7.77 .00 -202.58 100.0%
85115 F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES 78,290 78,290 33,752.60 5,222.23 .00 44,537.40 43.1%
85120 HEALTH INSURANCE 199,551 199,551 85,844.56 14,553.98 .00 113,706.44 43.0%
85125 LIFE INSURANCE 2,492 2,492 989.40 158.80 .00 1,502.60 39.7%
85130 DISABLITY INSURANCE 2,826 2,826 1,210.97 200.53 .00 1,615.03 42.9%
85145 PENSION CONTRIBUTION 60,754 60,754 28,582.97 4,326.09 .00 32,171.03 47.0%
85150 WORKERS COMPENSATION 2,053 2,053 477.72 477.72 .00 1,575.28 23.3%
85160 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 500 500 229.68 29.28 .00 270.32 45.9%
85161 HRA-VEBA 13,178 13,178 5,900.00 880.00 .00 7,278.00 44.8%
85213 CONTRACT SERVICES 20,000 20,000 14,874.98 4,093.92 5,591.51 -466.49 102.3%
85241 COMPUTER SERVICES 35,000 35,000 4,170.52 841.39 .00 30,829.48 11.9%
85245 PRINTING & BINDING SERVICES 1,000 1,000 615.14 499.75 .00 384.86 61.5%
85305 UTILITY SERVICES 55,000 55,000 18,408.27 2,370.72 .00 36,591.73 33.5%
85317 NATURAL GAS 10,000 10,000 6,060.19 2,738.55 .00 3,939.81 60.6%
85319 REPAIR & MAIN-LAND IMP/IRRIGA 1,000 1,000 29.33 29.33 .00 970.67 2.9%
85324 REPAIR & MAINT - BUILDING 20,000 20,000 10,446.37 1,665.97 3,791.80 5,761.83 71.2%
85330 REPAIR & MAINT-OFF FURN & EQ 15,000 15,000 1,137.12 348.79 16,657.92 -2,795.04 118.6%
85335 REPAIR & MAINT - VEHICLES 480 480 793.61 .00 .00 -313.61 165.3%
85350 SANITATION SERVICE 750 750 429.30 183.30 .00 320.70 57.2%
85410 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 0 0 3,705.57 599.09 .00 -3,705.57 100.0%
85413 POSTAGE 6,000 6,000 3,303.40 563.70 .00 2,696.60 55.1%
85416 ADVERTISING 250 250 137.76 31.98 .00 112.24 55.1%
85422 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 26,000 26,000 11,451.20 120.00 .00 14,548.80 44.0%
85425 BOOKS 95,000 95,000 39,359.80 8,492.45 .00 55,640.20 41.4%
85426 AV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA 108,700 108,700 47,255.63 5,857.48 .00 61,444.37 43.5%
85427 PERIODICALS 14,000 14,000 9,634.44 .00 .00 4,365.56 68.8%
85428 TRAVEL & TRAINING 3,000 3,000 767.33 113.65 .00 2,232.67 25.6%
85453 CASH OVER & SHORT 100 100 34.25 9.50 .00 65.75 34.3%
85490 OTHER EXPENDITURES 1,000 1,000 17,915.42 76.50 .00 -16,915.42 1791.5%
85505 OFFICE SUPPLIES 51,000 51,000 12,941.48 3,873.31 .00 38,058.52 25.4%
85510 CLEANING SUPPLIES 4,000 4,000 .00 .00 .00 4,000.00 .0%
85515 GASOLINE 500 500 284.93 .00 .00 215.07 57.0%
85540 SMALL TOOLS & PARTS 12,279 12,279 .00 .00 .00 12,279.00 .0%
TOTAL LIBRARY 1,863,097 1,863,097 838,891.25 131,051.47 26,041.23 998,164.52 46.4%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 1,863,097 1,863,097 838,891.25 131,051.47 26,041.23 998,164.52 46.4%
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04/19/2022 08:41 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 141
aliciaj |ALL REVENUES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
FOR 2022 06 JOURNAL DETAIL 2022 6 TO 2022 6
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 -74,000.00 448.55 0.00 0.00 -74,448.55 -.6%
29555001 74701 103 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
0.00 0.00 -2,250.00 -2,250.00 0.00 2,250.00 100.0%
2022/06/000062 03/03/2022 CRP -2,250.00 REF 277379 HUMANITIES NEBRASKA 03/03/22 RECEIPT
29555001 74701 105 EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
0.00 0.00 -18,000.00 0.00 0.00 18,000.00 100.0%
TOTAL EDITH ABBOTT MEMORIAL LIBRA
-74,000.00 -74,000.00 -19,801.45 -2,250.00 0.00 -54,198.55 26.8%
74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECTS _________________________________________
29555001 74735 CONTINGENCY PROJECTS
-250,000.00 -250,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -250,000.00 .0%
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04/19/2022 08:31 |CITY OF GRAND ISLAND |P 163
aliciaj |ALL EXPENSES |glytdbud
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022
FOR 2022 06 JOURNAL DETAIL 2022 6 TO 2022 6
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 120 120 55.11 .00 .00 64.89 45.9%
29555001 85042 LIBRARY 0 0 11,468.91 3,506.80 17,267.58 -28,736.49 100.0%
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 269.88 VND 010168 VCH531581 BANK OF AMERICA SAMS- Electronics 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 107.99 VND 010168 VCH531612 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON - Electronics 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 1,075.95 VND 010168 VCH531701 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON - Electronics 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 348.00 VND 010168 VCH531706 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON - Electronics 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 898.00 VND 010168 VCH531778 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON - Electronics 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 69.00 VND 010168 VCH531827 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON - Electronics 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 737.98 VND 010168 VCH531849 BANK OF AMERICA BEST BUY - Electronics 7607
29555001 85042 103 LIBRARY 0 0 1,538.37 152.72 .00 -1,538.37 100.0%
2022/06/000149 03/15/2022 API 30.98 VND 010168 VCH532239 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON- Primetime Supplies 7635
2022/06/000149 03/15/2022 API 14.84 VND 010168 VCH532240 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON- Primetime Supplies 7635
2022/06/000149 03/15/2022 API 106.90 VND 010168 VCH532253 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON- Primetime Supplies 7635
29555001 85042 104 LIBRARY 0 0 4,400.69 .00 .00 -4,400.69 100.0%
29555001 85042 105 LIBRARY 0 0 4,493.28 419.72 350.00 -4,843.28 100.0%
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 15.54 VND 010168 VCH531700 BANK OF AMERICA WALMART - Activity Supplies 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 6.00 VND 010168 VCH531736 BANK OF AMERICA SUPER SAVER- Activity Supplies 7607
2022/06/000003 03/01/2022 API 27.58 VND 010168 VCH531842 BANK OF AMERICA AMAZON - DVD 7607
2022/06/000149 03/15/2022 API 278.75 VND 010168 VCH532391 BANK OF AMERICA CollaborativeSummerLearn-SRP S 7635
2022/06/000149 03/15/2022 API 12.70 VND 010168 VCH532625 BANK OF AMERICA WALMART-SRP&Activity Supplies 7635
2022/06/000149 03/15/2022 API 105.11 VND 010168 VCH532676 BANK OF AMERICA SAMS-SRP&Activity Supplies 7635
2022/06/000170 03/17/2022 APM -25.96 VND 010168 VCH532676 BANK OF AMERICA SAMS-SRP&Activity Supplies
29555001 85042 107 LIBRARY 0 0 11,050.00 .00 .00 -11,050.00 100.0%
29555001 85042 108 LIBRARY 0 0 .00 .00 28,232.00 -28,232.00 100.0%
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item B3
Approval of Bills Submitted - April 26, 2022 and May 10, 2022
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, May 16, 2022
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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April
• Media Report, Shaun and Laura report, Makerspace has been busy. We had to turn away people that needed Makerspace right away and meeting rooms.
• Shaun/Celine/Laura working on updating library policies and Strategic Plan with Tanya
• Bibliotheca selfcheckouts/gates-back were installed in April
• FTEs for Summer 0.5 request went to City Council March 22 and approved. Interviewed and chose summer workers in April. Set to start at the end of May.
• Working with Library Foundation for Go Big Give, National Library Week, Crane-Outdoor Sound, Sponsorships, Vibe added Library. We will get Visitor’s Bureau a bookmark.
• H3C Board-Week of the Young Child March and April Promotions using Makerspace-CCC, H3C Week of the Young Child, Literacy Summit,-ELC, HN PrimeTimes began March 14 school age, and March 19 Preschool. Ended in April.
• Seed Exchange, Pollination Display
• Spring Break and Dr. Seuss Week, National Library Week went well with the Bear Fair April 4, Staff and Public Appreciation, Take Action for Libraries. GIPL Foundation provided a luncheon for staff. Thanks!
• Summer Reading Programs and marketing materials, flyer with Parks Dept.
• Laura received an additional $1,000 for her Youth Grant from the Nebraska Lib. Comm.
• AARP Tax Help have helped around 500 this year, answered hundreds of questions too
• City IT updated Kiosks, Digital Media Lab is available, Waiting for Davis-he has equipment he is waiting for to add sound equipment
• Working with Library Foundation for Go Big Give-May 1 table with information, GBG program May 5. Sponsorships, Vibe put in the Library promotion
• Celine and Tanya met with Jerry J on fall FTE planning
• Robert is now a city Maintenance1 staff member, Library Page Andrew Fuller resigned
• GICC teens volunteered on April 20th
• April 18th Celine presented GITV Library Programming with the Mayor
Upcoming-Library work
• Police Substation work/grant
• John Galbraith Art Show-May, Kim Dinsdale is sponsoring the Sheldon Art Photography Display in the winter, & more art contests and displays
• Library page job will be filled mid-May
• First Amendment Audits are a thing in Nebraska and across the country (NLA Conf)
• Makerspace worked with H3C to press t-shirts for around 100 Care providers from GI/Hall County May 1 and 2, CCC classes in Makerspace
• Go Big Give promos on May 1, plant exchange
• May 5 Go Big Give shredding event, BOGO Booksale, Sponsorship work, Video promos
• Strategic Plan and news release came out 5/9/2022, working on printing the SP
• 13 Library Board Interviews
• Work with Libby on 2023 ARPA grant for replacing staff computers
• Shaun and Celine will attend ALA in Washington DC in June (grants)
• Working on Fine Free research, set finance FTE’s for 2022-2023
Library Director
Name: Date:
Since Last Report
Celine Swan May 2022
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GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
APRIL 2022 STATS OVERVIEW & COMPARISON
PATRON VISITS – PREVIOUS THREE MONTHS
7767
9602
9074
2256
3760
3451
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000
FEB
MAR
APR
Patron Visits
2022 2021
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CIRCULATION
HOLDS PLACED
1257
1405
1210
1485
1307
1487
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
FEB
MAR
APR
Holds Placed
2022 2021
1947
1965
1723
1017
998
1024
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
FEB
MAR
APR
Holds Filled
2022 2021
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CHECKOUTS (INCLUDING RENEWALS & IN-HOUSE USE)
16362
19504
17796
10538
12263
11246
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000
FEB
MAR
APR
Physical
2022 2021
2468
2713
2458
2429
2638
2372
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
FEB
MAR
APR
Digital - Overdrive
2022 2021
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2066
2218
2141
2095
2137
2166
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
FEB
MAR
APR
Hoopla
2022 2021
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Grand Island Public Library
Youth & Family Services Librarian Monthly Report
Laura Fentress May 2022
Since Last Report
School year programming
Target Ages 0-5
Baby & Toddler Lapsit
Fridays at 10:30am
Oct
2021
Nov
2021
Dec
2021
Jan
2022
Feb
2022
Mar
2022
Apr
2022
YTD
Total attendance 65 30 37 40 57 52 100 381
Number of programs 5 2 3 3 4 4 5 26
Average attendance 13 15 12 13 14 13 20 15
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:00am & 11:00am
Oct
2021
Nov
2021
Dec
2021
Jan
2022
Feb
2022
Mar
2022
Apr
2022
YTD
Total attendance 98 74 58 54 109 93 99 585
Number of programs 8 6 6 8 8 8 8 44
Average attendance 12 12 10 7 14 12 12 11
Target Ages 6-11
Homeschool
Third Thursdays at 3:00pm
Oct
2021
Nov
2021
Dec
2021
Jan
2022
Feb
2022
Mar
2022
Apr
2022
YTD
Total
YTD
Average
Total
attendance
21 11 22 21 7 20 10 112 16
Pajamatime
Mondays at 6:30pm
Oct
2021
Nov
2021
Dec
2021
Jan
2022
Feb
2022
Mar
2022
Apr
2022
YTD
Total attendance 52 78 38 46 38 29 29 310
Number of programs 4 4 2 4 4 3 3 24
Average attendance 13 20 19 12 10 10 10 13
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Target Ages 12-18
Teen/tween regular programs
Third Thursdays at 4:00pm
Oct
2021
Nov
2021
Dec
2021
Jan
2022
Feb
2022
Mar
2022
Apr
2022
YTD
Total
YTD
Average
Total attendance 8 19 x 8 6 x 8 49 10
TLC
First Thursdays at 4:15pm
Oct
2021
Nov
2021
Dec
2021
Jan
2022
Feb
2022
Mar
2022
Apr
2022
YTD
Total
YTD
Average
Total attendance 13 11 6 7 5 3 4 49 7
Prime Time finished
• Preliminary planning for the fall has begun
Break-In (puzzle) bags borrowed 34 times total
Outreach
• Led library tour for Northwest library staff April 27
Online Summer Reading challenges are live on Beanstack!
Upcoming
Summer Reading 2022 planning continues
• Regular school-year programs continue through May 13; no regular programs May 15-22
• Beanstack logging begins May 20 and ends July 31 at midnight
• Regular weekly summer programs begin June 1 and end July 29; no regular programs July 3-8
• Kids’ Art Contest submissions begin May 23 (Kids’ Art Show runs June 1-June 30)
• Teen Art Contest submissions begin June 23 (Teen Art Show runs July 1-July 31)
Beanstack
• Kids’ and Teen Challenges are live online at gilibrary.beanstack.com
• Logging of reading minutes begins May 20
• Kids and teens can also win badges (chances to win a big prize) by attending library events and
by writing book reviews
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Weekly programs
• Summer Reading Enrichment
• Big Kids Club
o Therapy miniature horse June 21
o Water color memo board with Extension Office July 2
o Ancient Sea Life Encounter kit from Morrill Hall July 26
• Golden Sower Fun Club
• Stories & Crafts
• Teen programs
o Painting with Jill June 2
o Nancy Fairbanks Pottery June 30
o Minute-to-Win-It Water Games at Stolley Park July 14
o After Hours July 28
• Baby & Toddler Lapsit
Big programs
• Kickoff with “Captain Toby KID” May 23
• Peter Brunette & Penelope Fratelli-Brunette “Balloon Animal Adventures” June 6
• Crane River Theater “High School Musical” June 13
• Wildlife Encounters June 20
• Folk Music of the Andes and South America with Oscar Rios Pohirieth (Humanities Nebraska)
June 27
• Jeff Quinn’s “Splash of Magic” July 11
• Musician Aaron Fowler & therapy dogs Bella and Choco July 18
• Sharkfest July 25
STEAM summer outreach to Parks & Recreation
• Paper circuits June 10
• Bristlebots June 10
• Outreach programs with Kinder Kamp at parks on Wednesdays
• Parks will also borrow Makerspace STEAM activity kits for use in their programs
Community Art Shows for All Ages
• Kids’ Art Show June 1-30
• Teen Art Show July 1-31
• Community (18+) Art Show in August
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Library Media Report May 16, 2022
Club Calendar-April 22-Adult Book Club 4/3/2022 GI Independent
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRAY: BETWEEN THE STACKS-Connect with the Grand Island 4/3/2022 GI Independent
Young cubs connect with learning at GI Library's Bear Fair 4/4/2022 NTV
Bear Fair connects preschoolers with library, community 4/4/2022 GI Independent
Grand Island Public Library Poster Exhibition to host a poster exhibition 4/4/2022 HorticultureNews
Grand Island Public Library to host poster exhibition: 'Pollination Investigation'4/4/2022 GI Independent
Photos: Bear Fair at the Grand Island Library 4/5/2022 GI Independent
Ord WWII pilot Evelyn Sharp feature at Grand Island Library book club discussion 4/7/2022 GI Independent
Saturday Salute: Easter Baskets, bears serve multiple purposes this week 4/9/2022 GI Independent
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRAY: BETWEEN THE STACKS-Just What is a Library Worth?4/17/2022 GI Independent
Watch Now: Grand Island Central Catholic Service Day 4/21/2022 GI Independent
Club Calendar-May 2022 5/1/2022 GI Independent
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRAY: BETWEEN THE STACKS-Shaun Klee: Are You Ready for 5/1/2022 GI Independent
Give Hastings Day and Go Big GIVE both set donation records 5/5/2022 News Channel NE
Go Big Give underway with multiple events taking place 5/5/2022 Local 4
CHI St. Francis to host educational event about Parkinson’s disease 5/9/2022 Local 4
KRGI Community Connections with Laura 5/10/2022 KRGI
GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRAY: BETWEEN THE STACKS-Celebrate the Good!5/15/2022 GI Independent
Get Out and Vote 5/10/2022 GI Independent
Election Voting at GIPL 5/10/2022 Local 4
Bygone Bookclub-Letter to the editor from Michelle Setlek 5/10/2022 GI Independent
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
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.
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Monday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item E1
Planning for Strategic Plan
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Monday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item E2
Police Substation
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
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Item E3
Call To Action For Each Month's Meeting
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Board Approval for Reinstatement
Former patron Curtis Wright is seeking board approval to be allowed back into the library.
Staff Contact:
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Discussion and approval needed on Library and Archives Opt-Out
Form
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Library Board
Monday, May 16, 2022
Regular Meeting
Item F3
Discussion for library possibly going fine free
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