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Library Advisory Board Minutes - 09/09/2021 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES September 9, 2021 MEMBERS PRESENT: Kym Acu n a Emily Adams (chair) Daniel Juarez Katherine Love Jim Sernoe Dena Webb Jana Hausburg Angela Hill Blake Jurucek MEMBERS ABSENT Suhua Huang Emily Reeves Librarian's report Ms. Adams called the meeting to order. Minutes were approved from June of 2021. Ms. Hausburg informed the group that Amy Bobrowitz had rotated off the committee and that Jessica Johnson, who had been appointed, was no longer eligible to serve due to her moving to Burkburnett. The City Clerk is currently vetting applications for new board members. Ms. Hausburg reported that the library had received two financial awards: $1813 from the American Rescue Plan Act, which will be a applied to a one-time reduction of our TexShare database yearly fee, and $1225.5 for our participation in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for interlibrary loan lends (150) made to Texas Public Libraries between August 1, 2020—July 31, 2021. Angela Hill, assistant administrator, information, handed out an infographic regarding the library's modified Summer Reading program. She reported that due to the pandemic, our numbers were low, but those who did participate said they appreciated having something for their kids to do. Ms. Hill handed out a flyer regarding Touch a Truck on Saturday, October 2, from 12-4 p.m. She asked that any board members willing to volunteer for the event contact the library administrator. Lastly, Ms. Hausburg announced that Angela Hill will be leaving for another opportunity down in South Texas. Her last day will be Oct. 7, and thanked her for the many contributions to library services during the last 3 years. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m. In lieu of a winter meeting, all LAB members are invited to our Open House, Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. Next meeting is set for Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m. Signature: 0040-1/7//01- Emi dams, Chairperson