Library Board

 

The Board of Trustees of the Sloan Public Library consists of seven members, appointed to the board by the City of Sloan.  All members to the board will be for six years, except to fill vacancies.  

Current members of the Board of Trustees are:  Karel Birnie; Darby Iverson; Dixie Iverson, Treasurer; Lisa Koenig; Joanna Low; Mary Parker, President;  Alissa Reeves; and Steve Spohr.  

As existing board members terms expire, we need new individuals to join the board.  If you are a resident of the communities of Sloan or Salix and have an interest in serving on the Library Board, please contact the library at 712-428-4200. 

 

 

 

Sloan Public Library Meeting Minutes

Monday, April 15, 2024 @ 6:30 PM

Library Meeting Room

 

Director Victoria Eliason; Librarian Teresa Ernst; Treasurer Dixie Iverson; Mary Parker, President; Lisa Koenig; Karel Birnie; Joanna Low; Steve Spohr; Darby Iverson; and Jenna Ricklefs.

 

Call to Order at 6:32 pm

 

Minutes Approval from 3-21-23

Motion to approve by Steve S. , 2nd by Darby I., M.C.

Bills Approval

Motion to approve by Lisa K., 2nd by Karel B., M.C.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve February and March reports by Darby I., 2nd by JoAnna L., M.C.

Public Comment

 

Librarian’s Report:   See Attached Sheet

 

Unfinished Business:

         *Flower Bed Along Front Exterior/Landscaping Needs

                     -purchase a trellis and climbing plant 

                     -rock placed.

-new fabric needed by front sign/light pole (or weed killer)

-rain gutter extender needed by downspout

 

*Display Cabinet

-Purchased from Facebook Marketplace for $175.00

-May: teacups and saucers on display

 

New Business:

         *Lisa Koenig is renewing her term.

 

         *Vicky was selected by the state library as a Bridges Consortium book selector.

                     -Purchasing for Adult Fiction

                     -Six-year term          

 

         *Memorial Day Closure: Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25, and Monday, May 27

 

         *Collections Cabinet

                     -Purchased April 10

                     -$175.00

 

         *Pancake Breakfast Benefit for Eric Eliason-May 18-8 AM-11 AM

-St. Joseph Church in Salix

-Silent auction items to be donated

 

         *Director’s Roundtable-May 21 at 10 AM in Sergeant Bluff

                     -This year’s CE focus…Libraries Are Forever

 

*Upcoming Programs:  

         -Swiftie Day-4/20 at 10 AM

         -Adult Craft Night-Making Owls from Round pavers-4/25 at 5 PM

         -Linda McCann, Rosies of Iowa Talk-4/30/24 at 11 AM

-Women’s Tea-5/13 at 2 PM

         -Children’s Book Week-May 6-12

         -E-Sports Mario Kart Event-June 1 at 6 PM (Joint program with Boy Scout Troop 269)

 

Board Education

         * Adopt and Approve Video game Policy

                     -Nintendo Switch Available in Study Room

- Motion to adopt and approve new video game policy by Lisa K., 2nd by Jenna R., M.C.

 

Other Business

-Darby introduced a self defense class for a fundraiser for the library. Can come down from Tiger Rock. 

 

Next Meeting:  Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM    

 

Adjourn at 7:45 PM                               

                    

Open Meeting—Public Invited to Attend