Avon Public Library January 10, 2024

Meeting was called to order at 4:12p.m. Attendance included Ilene Muller, Mary Hurd, Twila Lukkes, Loretta Knodel, and Julie Minow.

The Minutes of last meeting (11/29/23) were read by Julie Minow and approved by Ilene Muller. Loretta Knodel seconded and November, 29, 2023 meeting minutes were approved.

The library’s checking account ending balance as of January 10, 2024 was presented by Twila Lukkes as $16, 224.02. Two handouts were distributed showing the monthly amounts spent on books, dvds, and supplies in 2023. Discussion was had on why the cost of supplies in June and September were so high. June supplies where higherbecauseofthesummer reading program expenses and in September the library purchased two bean bag chairs which kids have been getting good use out of. We also purchase the summer reading program photo books in September.

Mary Hurd received the OverDrive invoice and gave to CityFinanceOfficertohavethe City pay per 2024 budget. Last year OverDrive reported that our patrons checked out 1,142 ebooks and 1,129 audiobooks.

Twila reported liking the new set up, but there are still a few kinks that need to be worked out.

Discussionwashadon2024’s summer reading program theme and some possible summer activites. We will have more discussion at our next library meeting.

We were unable to order the children’s table and chairs due to shipping costs. We have decided to check with Amazon and will make order soon.

We were not able to finish applying for the accreditation due to not having the original minutes of when the library was founded. Ilene Muller and Mary Hurd will do some more digging in the City of Avon’s archives.

Discussion was had on our library sharing monthly book talks. Patrons could record a video or write a segment about a book they enjoyed reading. A book talk is like an elevator pitch. The goal is to not reveal too much information about the book, but just enough to intrigue others to check it out. Mary Hurd moves to start having monthly book talks and Loretta Knodel seconds.

Our next library meeting is planned for April 17, 2024 at 4:00pm. Ilene Muller motioned to adjourn meeting and Loretta Knodel seconded. Meeting adjourned at 5:41p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Julie Minow Vice President - Secretary