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; Jenna Ricklefs; 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
Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 5:30 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 Called to order at 5:36 pm
Minutes Approval from 9-15-25
Motion to approve by Steve S.; 2nd by Darby I. M.C.
Bills Approval
Motion to approve by Mary P; 2nd by Karel B. M.C.
Treasurer’s Reports
Motion to approve Darby I.; 2nd by Steve S. M.C.
Public Comment
N/A
Librarian’s Report: See Attached Sheet
Unfinished Business:
*Story Walk Update
-Story walk hangers are complete and ready to be hung.
-Need to be hung before December 31.
-Darby I. and Eric E. to install later this week (depending upon weather)
*Outdoor Digital Display
-Vicky presented different options.
-Still need to contact an electrician about running electrical lines.
*Westwood Homecoming Prize Participation Results
-30 entries for prizes.
-3 library cards given out.
New Business:
*Approve Amended FY26 Budget
-Motion made to amend and approve by Darby I.; 2nd by Karel B. M.C.
*Baker and Taylor Closure/New Book Vendor
-B & T closing at the end of December.
-Vicky researching new book vendors.
-Amazon offering 45% discount on new release books.
-Ingram offering 43% discount.
*Amazon Business Prime
-$179.00/year —not at this time.
-Vicky to look into Prime card for use in purchasing books.
-Invoicing to be offered. Vicky to attend webinar on this topic.
*Legion Auxiliary and Meeting Room Clarification
-Meeting Room Policy
-Motion to approve the Facilities, Services, and Programs Policy by Darby I.; 2nd
by Karel B. M.C.
*Jingle All the Way Through Sloan and Santa Visit-November 30
-Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit and Festival of “Pitiful” Trees…12-2 pm
-Hired by the Jingle All the Way Through Sloan event committee.
-Interactive Movie…2:30 pm
*Holiday Open House: “Tie One On”.
-December 17 at 5 pm
-Public invited to annual open house and will complete a tie Christmas tree that the
library can display in coming years.
-Adults only event.
*Approve 2026 Calendar/Closure Dates
-Motion to approve by Mary P.; 2nd by Steve S. M.C.
*We’ll need to have a December meeting since we missed October.
*Upcoming Programs:
*Walk Fit and Senior Flex & Fit Continues-MWF at 9:30 AM
*Adult Craft Night-November 20 at 5 pm
*Library Closure November 27-29 for holiday
*Jingle All the Way Through Sloan Events-November 30 at 12-2 pm and 2:30 pm
Board Education
Other Business
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Adjourn Adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Open Meeting—Public Invited to Attend