Board of Library Trustees
Richard Sugden Library
Trustees’ Report
July 11, 2022
In Attendance:
Cheryl Donahue, Director
Katheryn Smith, Children’s Room
Mary Anne Slack, Chair
Alyson Russo. Trustee
Bill Cundiff, Town of Spencer Supt. Of Utilities
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Mary Anne made a motion to approve minutes from last meeting. Alyson seconded. Motion approved.
Board scored the 4 design teams for the envelope study. Results will be presented to Jeff Bridges, Town Admin.
(Note: On June 22nd the 4 architectural firms were interviewed by the board.)
Children’s Room:
*Community Connections held programs with us in June and July.
*Drop-in activities continue in children’s dept.
*We Read It newsletter goes out monthly.
*Monthly grab and go kits are available each month.
*25 kids from the AlphaBest Education Program joined us for a program (age 5-12).
*Katie attended School Library Journal’s Day on May 19th, Youth Services Chat on June 13th, Small Libraries Chat on June 14th and Advisory Meeting for Community Connections on June 14th.
*Purchased materials/hand-outs for The Big Truck Day.
*Summer reading flyers were sent home to Wire Village and Knox Trail students.
Director’s Report:
*Pause meditation program is held Tuesdays with Wendy O’Leary.
*Cheryl visited the Senior Center on May 26th.
*The library partnered with Council on Aging/Senior Center on an Alzheimer’s awareness presentation displayed for the month of June.
*Cheryl participated in ARIS report training on June 13th.
*Denise and L. Allington toured Optima distribution center on June 8th to see interlibrary loan delivery service operations.
*Denise conducted book group via Zoom on June 11th
*Cheryl attended department head meeting on June 21st.
*Cheryl and Denise attended picnic at senior center on June 21st.
*Cheryl attended town meeting on June 23rd.
*Cheryl attended MBLC state aid overview on July 7th.
*Cheryl visited Camp Marshall on June 29th and distributed free books to campers.
*June 14th first mini free library was dedicated at DPHS. Second opened at Powder Mill Park in mid June.
*Fiona Hallaran has returned as a summer intern.
*Elevator passed inspection on May 31st.
*MPC is scheduled to perform repairs to heating system as well as preparing a/c units for the summer.
*Three minors were involved in a window break incident at 6:45 p.m. on July 5th. Police were called and minors were found. No charges were filed. The town will submit an insurance claim for replacement costs.
Updates to Building Concerns:
*Security camera and better outdoor lighting is needed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Next Meeting is August 8th at 9:00 a.m.