HomeMy WebLinkAboutLBMinutes_2023_10_12BROOKINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
October 12, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of Trustees of the Brookings Public Library met on Thursday, October 12 at 12:00 pm in the Historical Room at the
Brookings Public Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stephanie Carroll, Linda Richter, Kathy Miller
OTHERS PRESENT: Ashia Gustafson, Jake Meshke, Shane Andreasen
1. Call to Order
Stephanie Carroll called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Agenda
Stephanie Carroll approved the meeting agenda with no changes added.
3. Approval of Minutes
Stephanie Carroll approved the meeting minutes from September 14, 2023.
4. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda
No members of the public attended the meeting.
5. Old Business
5.1 Fine Free Discussion
The Library Board members discussed options for eliminating or altering daily fines. A lengthy discussion was had on automatic
renewal, and how that could be the first small step in the process of going fine free. Kathy Miller moved to table the discussion
until the November 16 board meeting. Linda Richter seconded. Motion carried.
6. New Business
6.1 Approval of Bills
The Library Board members reviewed the September 2023 bills, budgets, and expenditures. Kathy Miller moved to approve.
Linda Richter seconded. Motion carried.
7. Other Items & Reports
7.1 Financial Report
Ashia Gustafson presented the review of the 2023 budget through September to the Library Board members. Kathy Miller
discussed publicizing awarded grants and book sale funds to promote library successes.
7.2 Librarian’s Report
The library’s fall programming is in full swing. The Tween book club is going well. 75 patrons attended the family STEAM night.
A children’s Costume Spooktacular is coming up at the end of October. An interactive projector was installed in the children’s
area for games and learning opportunities. The “Teens in the Kitchen” program has been well received and attracted people
who are not regular library patrons. The Middle School graphic novel club has resumed and continues to be well received. A
horror characters key chain event for teens is set for October 18. There is a blacklight party for teens on October 31. The
escape room was well attended. Around 45 participants and 12 facilitators attended the Intergroup Dialogue kickoff event. 186
patrons stopped by the library’s booth during the Fall for Downtown event. Digital literacy events have not seen good
attendance at the library, but are being attended at the Brookings Activity Center. The revised library website will launch soon.
The library is offering eclipse glasses for the October and April eclipses. An IMLS grant entitled “Beyond Our Walls” was
awarded to the library in which library and downtown staff will create a self-led tour tied to local history around Brookings.
8. Items not on Agenda
The city’s legal counsel has reviewed the library’s polices and their suggested updates will be submitted soon. The library RFP
(request for proposal) is active and firms are touring the library. One library board member will be on the committee that helps
select a proposal.
9. Next Meeting: Thursday, November 16 at 12:00 PM in the Historical Room
10. Adjournment
Stephanie Carroll adjourned the Library Board meeting at 12:50pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ashia Gustafson
Director of Library Services