12.16.2013 Library Board MinutesOWN OF
PISPER
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Library Board
Reynolds Middle School — Community Library
700 N Coleman Road, Prosper, Texas
December 16, 2013
6:00p.m.
Call to Order: Chair Sherilyn Bird called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
The following board members were in attendance: Sherilyn Bird, Roger Flood, Richelle O'Neil,
Linda Shaw, Lucy Towle.
Report from Prosper School District Librarian
Richelle O'Neil reported that she recruited two high school students to represent the library in
the Prosper Christmas parade on December 5, 2013. The two students, Savanna Longueville and
Gabbie Vasquez, dressed as "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Grinch," characters from children's
books by Dr.Seuss. Town Librarian Linda Shaw said the students did a great job and were very
popular participants in the parade.
Report from Town Librarian
Linda Shaw reported that 808non-active card holders were deleted from the library database.
These members had not used their cards in at least five years and registration information on
them was incomplete. She reported that she will interview three applicants for the part time
children's librarian position. Ms. Shaw will begin work on the annual report to the State Library
in January and also make plans to book special performers for Summer Reading Club 2014.
Action Items: The minutes from the November 19, 2013 Prosper Library Board Meeting were
unanimously approved as submitted.
Discussion:
Interim library facility: Linda Shaw informed the board that the Town issued an RFQ for an
architect to work on a design of an interim Town Hall multipurpose facility that might include a
library and senior center in the downtown area.
Search for additional board members: One couple contacted declined due to commitments in
other areas. Another person is undecided, and board members were unable to make contact with
the other two people because of the holidays.
Future topics for discussion: Strategies for keeping the Library "in front" of the Town Council
and marketing its services to the Prosper community, opportunities for collaboration with
Seniors and the Historical Society.
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Linda Shaw, Secretary
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