lbm19880607MUSKEW PUBLIC LIBIIAIU ROAliI!
CITY HALL
JUM 7, 1900
Presemt: Board members Christenson, Minlier, Hoberson, Wolf, Leichtfuss,
Matheson, Turzinski, Itepischa.k, and Uirector Holly Sanhuber.
The meeting wa.s called to order at 7:30 by President ChrisLenson.
Aeerlda. was approved on Ino.tion it. Leichtfuss, second IC. l'urzj~nrki.
Minutes ol the May 3, I988 meeting were approved on motion I!:. Turzinski,
second 0. Mimier. Next meeting scheduled July 5, 1980.
Treasurer's report: " Motion J. irloll, second E. Turzinski to approve
May cxpenditure,s in amount of $14,098.70. Notion carried. Motion .J. Woll',
in mount of $6,559.00. "Ition carried.
second X. Turzinski to approve May Iederated system luntl expenditures
Comrnunications:
Ray Christenson was presented a Certifica.te of ,Appreciation Irom the
Waukesha County Voluntary Action Center.
Aldermarl Th0ma.s Kepischa,k, 6th District, was welcomed to the Hoard.
Guest comments: none
Old Business:
9 A.M. at the Libra.ry to make plan?, lor the Fall.
a,. Friends of the Library steering committee will meet June 21,
c. Librarian's report: read and placed on Tile. (copy attached)
I,. Trust Fund-no report
d. Interlibrary cooperation-no report
e. Automation-no report
f. Long-range planning: Ilol.ly reviewed what is being done in the
roles 01 "independent lemming center", "popular materia.1:: library",
ant1 "I.1~reschooler's door to 1enl:ning." What is being done hn,s rationale.
are determining factors. Therc is a need for new A/V materials.
Holly will investigate policy, fees, what to buy, etc. in preparation
for time when funds available. General consensus was to place this
itenl on the agenda a year from now and see where we stand.
New Dusiness:
and next month we will have reaction to proposed wording on the trust
Iund.
June,1988 was reviewed. Motioll 0. Nimier, second J. Koberson the
Iirst reading be this date. Mrjtion - ca.rried.
copier was selected on a 3 yea:c lease (not lease to purchase).
More could be done in each area but lack 01 stnfi', time, and money
a,. Trust fund wording: Holly advised the attorney is d~ral'ting a letter
b. policy on ma.terials displnyed/distributed: Revised draft copy-
c. lieport on copier selection: Ilolly advised a IPlinolta Ll' 4702
Meeting adjourned at 0:35 P.M.
approved :
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
June 7, 1988
We were fortunate to get many donations of books from Bay
Lane and Muskego High School, for which we thank them.
The state aid check of $7,366 came in May, and we will be
spending it in accordance with the plan submitted to the system
board in January, namely the purchase of paperbacks and books on
cassette.
of memories as families passed by. This month's exhibit features
dolls which are totally hand-crafted of fired porcelain.
James Kosir's display garnered lots of comment and sharing
Muskego Elementary, who came to see a film on Marguerite Henry and
the making of a book, take a tour, and check out materials.
We were pleased to welcome enthusiastic 2nd graders from
About 50 people attended the "Chapter 1" reading meeting
held here. Educators from the school district and our library
spoke on the city's reading programs.
Linda went to a training session for "ROM-WISCONSIN,"
which is supposed to arrive here any day ...
Penny attended a film preview at Meno Falls, and a meeting
.of the Special Needs Committee. She also represented us at an
orientation session for county summer worksite supervisors. We
will have two part-time workers this summer. We have, in effect,
been without help since January, as our last student did not work
out, and resigned.
The Summer Library Program is underway, A calendar of
events lists the activities we are offering, as well as those
presented by county workers. Clifford the big red dog is living
on top of the card catalog, and an airborne swimming pool and
floating beach balls also brighten the library and call attention
with a stamp in their reading folder. For each five books. read,
to the program. Children keeo track of their individual progress
children's area next week. Hardees of Muskego will also be
they will add a leaf to the reading tree which will bloom in the
donating food coupons for children to redeem - they volunteered.
Those who finish their reading folders will also receive a free
ticket to "Robot World" in the Dells.
Vernon Day Care made its last visit of the season this
month. Our storyhour sessions reached 190 children, and the May
"Bedtime" storyhour was also well attended. Teri and Penny will
be going to the Horn Park Tot Lot on a regular basis throughout
the summer.