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Minutes
Regular Meeting September 18, 2018
A regular meeting of the Friendswood Public Library Board of Trustees was held on September
18, 2018 at the Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Czarowitz at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEND
Bryan Corey, Mike Czarowitz, Diane Freeman, Christina Hicks, Neeta Jambhekar, Benette
Rowley, Madeline Short, Ted Thomas, City Council Liaison Steve Rockey, Assistant Library
Director Karen Hart, and Library Director Matthew Riley.
ABSENT
JoBeth Brizendine and Betty Stacy
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There was not any communication from the public.
MINUTES
The minutes of July 17, 2018 and August 21, 2018 were presented for review. Ted moved and
Neeta seconded that the July and August minutes stand as presented. There was no objection and
the motion passed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Matthew briefly went through the Director's report. He discussed the various programs and
services the library has offered recently, including a new Great Books Discussion group
beginning in November. Neeta suggested getting guest speakers for the discussion group. Matt
said he would speak to Dru Watkins, the leader of the group, about it. Matthew reported that a
survey on library services and programs went out to the public and he will bring the results to the
next board meeting. Matthew congratulated Madeline Short for being appointed President of the
Friends of the Library. Madeline reported that she is currently working on a Friends of the
Library newsletter. Diane Freeman discussed the new on -going book sale. Matthew suggested
that the Board and the Friends combine their forces to get donations for the library.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION: THE LONG-RANGE STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2022
Matthew asked the Board to think of any suggestions for increasing community
outreach/advocacy. Christina reported that an Eagle Scout is creating a moveable sensory station
for the children's department. Madeline asked about what the library is doing for children and
virtual literacy. Christina mentioned that the children's collection has Launchpads, tablets with
pre -loaded educational games. Matthew added that we are getting pre -loaded eReaders for adults
as well as circulating laptops. Christina reported that she has increased literacy with her
outreaches to literacy nights at CCISD and FISD schools where she brings library card
applications and cards. She also mentioned creating a special section in the Childrens department
for English Language Learners. She and her teen volunteers are currently working on an anime
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convention for January. Matthew asked the Board to come up with ideas on now to provide book
delivery to seniors and special need groups. Neeta inquired about seed libraries. Matthew replied
that we have not made it a priority but we have considered it. Karen mentioned that libraries that
have successful seed libraries have a problem with bugs. Matthew reported that we are still
working on getting a second self -check. We want it to be mobile but there are other options that
are cheaper. He said there will be an update on progress next Board meeting. He reported that
they are also working on upgrading the catalog interface. Steve mentioned the need for a new
FISD Liason and said he would talk to someone about it.
ADJOURNMENT
Ted moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:09p.m.
Presented by Matthew Riley
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