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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-22; Library Board of Trustees; MinutesLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes May 22, 2024, 4 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 4 p.m. ROLL CALL: Sheffler, Moran, DeForest, McBride, Waidelich. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: None. INVOCATION: None. • Council Chamber 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Moran led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting held April 24, 2024 Motion by Trustee McBride seconded by Trustee DeForest, to approve minutes as presented. Motion carried, 5/0. PRESENTATIONS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: Christine Dicken spoke about library programming and proposals. Kathleen Turken spoke about library programming and proposals. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. PUBLIC HEARING: None. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: 1. LIBRARY REPORTS FOR APRIL 2024: Receive the Narrative Reports and Statistical Reports for April 2024. (Staff contact: Sheila Crosby and Katie Nye, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the reports. The board received the reports. May 22, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 2 2. LIBRARY OF THINGS: Receive a report on the non-traditional library items available to patrons known as the Library of Things. (Staff contact: Laura Mendez and Jacqui Petri, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Vice Chair Moran inquired about marketing efforts for community members who do not regularly visit the library. Principal Librarian Laura Mendez answered through community outreach at farmers markets, various community events and social media. Trustee DeForest inquired if growth is expected for the Library of Things. Senior Librarian Jacquie Petri answered growth is expected. Trustee Waidelich inquired if programs are designed around any of the materials in the Library of Things. Laura Mendez answered yes, and provided examples of the Grow Your Garden series and the seed library, and the Exploration HUB and 3D printing events. 3. CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER 2024 FINAL REPORT: Receive a final report on Carlsbad Reads Together 2024. (Staff contact: Bill Sannwald and Ashleigh Hvinden; Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). 4. SUMMER READING ADVENTURE 2024: Receive an overview on programs and events planned for Summer Reading Adventure 2024. (Staff contact: Jennifer Benson and Kylee Seal, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). May 22, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 5. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET SUBMITTAL AND LETTER OF CONCURRENCE: Receive a report on the fiscal year 2024-25 library budget submittal and vote to accept a letter of concurrence to be sent to City Council via memo. (Staff contact: Fiona Everett, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). Motion by Vice Chair Moran, and seconded by Trustee McBride to accept the letter of concurrence. Motion carried, 5/0. 6. NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY REPORT: Receive a report from the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. (Staff contact: Sheila Crosby, Library & Cultural Arts) Recommended Action: Receive the report. The board received the report. Representative Genean Dunn has requested the Salt Lake City Family History Library trip members to share how the preparation class and the library as a Family History affiliate impacted the trip. Ms. Dunn will share that information at a future meeting. Representative Dunn also reported "Treasure from the Attic: How My Search Began" virtual spring seminar attendance was up compared to last year; and various genealogy programs. TRUSTEE COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of the agenda is for the Board to make brief announcement, brief reports of their activities and request for future agenda items. Vice Chair Moran attended the Carlsbad Library & Arts Foundation meeting and reported on the CLAF pre-event at the Nita Prose author talk; funds are close to five million dollars; the annual donation to the Library & Cultural Arts Department and future projects to support. Trustee Waidelich thanked library staff who recently visited the MANA group at the high school; and she attended National Comic Book Day and appreciates the events and outreach. May 22, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4 DIRECTORS COMMENTS: Deputy Library Director Sheila Crosby commented on the following: • Library Board of Trustees vacancies • TGIF band lineup • Willam D. Cannon Art Gallery exhibit closes June 1 • Nan Coffey oversized beach chair in the Children's Garden • Videoconferencing in study rooms • Public computer background instruction screens updated to show English and Spanish languages • Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium closing on July 1 for construction upgrades • Donation received to support homebound services • All library locations will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day ANNOUNCEMENTS: This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that Members of the Library Board have been invited to, and may participate in. STAFF COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: 5:15 p.m.