HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Trustees 01/12/2015MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - JANUARY 12, 2015
teA'u�eyNancy Breef-Pilz, Chris Cormier -Hayes, Leonard Epstein, Toe Flynn, John
wmgre8ri and Diregtor9Citlerine Coyne. Joe convened the meeting at 6:20 p.m.
�t—ecrret r ' Hx- e ort. Minutes of the September 27 and November 17 meetings were
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Treasurer's report. The treasurer's reports for November and December were reviewed
and approved. The library has received half of the year's MEG funds, $14,500.
Librarians' reports. The librarians' reports for November and December were reviewed
and highlights discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
One Book, One Community. Mansfield's second "community reads" program is being
planned for March. The subject is Wonder by R.J. Palacio, which is a youth book but accessible to
all age groups. Kitty Schacht and Cassie Ormonde are two of the organizers. Cassie joined the
meeting to tell the board about the project and the various programs being planned including
discussion groups, movie nights, art programs and others. The book has been used very
successfully for similar projects in other communities.
{ Letter of trespass. Catherine reported the barring of a patron who had persisted in using
the library's wireless internet service to access pornography sites. After repeated incidents a letter
of trespass was issued and delivered by the Mansfield Police.
American Library Association meeting. The board approved Catherine's plan to attend
the American Library Association meeting in San Francisco, June 25-30.
Director's evaluation. The board discussed Catherine's evaluation and noted the need for
some minor revisions in long-term goals. It will be finalized and a copy delivered to the Town
Manager.
Next meeting. February 14, 2015. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
/Leon d Epstein, Secretary