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CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
LIBRARY BOARD
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 - 6:00 PM
Minutes
MINUTES OF A FRIENDSWOOD REGULAR MEETING HELD AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD
DRIVE, FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
STATE OF TEXAS
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
COUNTIES OF GALVESTON/HARRIS
( JULY 21, 2020
1. Call to Order
Diane Freeman called to order at 6pm.
2. Communications from the Public
3. Approval of May 5, 2020 Minutes
Diane motioned to approve the May 5, 2020 minutes, Neeta seconded. Minutes were approved.
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4. Director's Report
Matthew mentioned that we are the only Galveston County library closed at this time. Matthew
shared all of the ways that the library has been providing services to the public while we are
closed, including the increase of our online services as well as online programming and potential
in-person socially distant programming such as a parking lot movie night. The reference staff have
been helping patrons one-on-one through Zoom as well. We have been hosting a food drive for the
last two months for$5 off of fines for every two cans donated. The Children's department have
been talking about hosting socially distanced story times in neighborhoods.
Maddie and the Friends have been looking into ways that the Friends can partner with other Keep
Friendswood Beautiful and other organizations to do projects for the library.
Maddie created a website for the Friends and added the ability to pay for t-shirts online, they are
also in the process of creating Friends branded face masks. Diane mentioned that the Book Nook
took in $136.35 during the short time that we were open to the public. Maddie also mentioned the
selling of the anthology of the Ekphrastic Poetry Contest winners. Matthew mentioned that we are
wrapping up the second anthology which will be on sale after the next Ekphrastic Poetry Contest,
which will be done on Zoom.
Matthew mentioned that staff has been taking advantage of this time to complete training online.
Karen mentioned that we hired a new page, Taylor Greny. She will only be here for a short time but
will come back in November and will be working until January.
Matthew mentioned the new equipment the library has acquired recently, including the public Fax
Machine.
5. COVID-19 Updates
Matthew mentioned that all of the Galveston County libraries are currently open but with very
limited services. When we reopen we will be the same in terms of services for a while.
6. Open Discussion
Matthew mentioned that we are working on conducting a community survey to see how we could
better serve the public. Matthew mentioned that we have a family who is homeless and have been
utilizing our WiFi from our parking lot so they are an example of a family who could utilize a
borrowed WiFi hotspot.
Neeta suggested mailing books to folks. Maddie also suggested delivery of books to patrons door
like they do with produce boxes. Maddie mentioned moms needing spaces for homeschooling.
Steve mentioned that the book bags are a big hit and that they should be continued once the
library opens back completely. Maddie will look into creating new bags for the book bags with
Friends logos.
Betty asked if we are any closer to being able to pay with credit card. Karen gave an update on
where they are in the process.
Steve mentioned that the city is in the process of meeting for the budget. Matthew mentioned that
he pitched the idea of creating a Ditigal Media Specialist position.
( 7. Adjournment
JoBeth motioned to adjourn at 6:48pm.
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