Library Advisory Board Minutes - 06/17/2025 LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES
June 17, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Amy Bobrowitz
Zachary Carlton
Marianne Dowdy
Kristen Garrison
Rhonda McClung
Betty Richie
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Daniel Juarez
Shunta McFadden
Aston Pecor
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Andrew Jelen
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT:
Robert Brooks
Alan Martin
Kalee Robinson
Interim Library Administrator Andrew Jelen called the meeting to order at 4:34 PM. The Board
unanimously approved the minutes from April 2025 without additions or corrections.
Mr.Jelen reported to the board that his final decision on the challenged book was to keep it in
its current collection as classified. He reported that he had sent an explanation of his decision
to the complainant, but had not heard back from her.
Mr. Jelen, as representative of the Library, thanked the board members whose terms were
expiring for their service. He let them know that they could apply to serve again.
Mr. Jelen reported to the board that the Library had received a grant from a local foundation
for$55,000. The entirety of this grant will be used to replace the shelves holding the children's
picture books with new browsing bins that hold the picture books face out so that young library
customers can browse through them.
Mr.Jelen gave an update on the progress of Summer Reading, including the Summer Reading
brochure. Mr. Jelen answered some questions on new and on-going programs and events.
Mr.Jelen gave what information he could on the status of the Library Administrator candidate
search.
Finally, Mr.Jelen took two suggestions from Ms. Bobrowitz: that education computer games for
older children be added to the AWE computers and to purchase additional Transformers books.
The Board voted unanimously to meet next on Tuesday, September 16, 20025 at 4:30 PM.
There being no further business, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 4:55 PM.
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Daniel Juare =erson