Lego Club January
Library Staff2025-01-17T14:57:15-06:00Join us to build legos! January 23rd 4-5pm. Kids ages 6-12 are invited to complete the monthly lego build or create their own build.
Rebecca Boone Reenactment
Library Staff2025-01-17T14:57:55-06:00Join us on February 10th at 5pm for an exciting reenactment by Angie Chute of the history of Rebecca Bryan Boone, wife of Daniel Boone.
Matt Tavares
Library Staff2025-01-17T14:51:44-06:00Join us on February 6th at 5pm for an author talk with Matt Tavares, author of the beloved Dasher Christmas books, as well as Hoops and Red and Lulu. New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Matt Tavares was born in Boston, and grew up surrounded by books and reading. Years later, as a studio art major at Bates College, he rediscovered his love for picture books, and decided to try to make his own.
December ’24 Board Meeting Minutes
Library Staff2025-01-17T14:44:36-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
December 10, 2024
- Call to Order – Roll Call
- The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Julia Eichhorst December 10, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
- Present – included Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Denyse Eagleson, Amy Keck, Derek Mason
- Absent – David Abell
- Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director and Janilyn Travis, Bookkeeper
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the November 12 meeting were reviewed. Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the minutes. Rachel Kinkade seconded the motion. Measure carried. - Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- The November 2024 financial reports were reviewed. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the financials. Denyse Eagleson seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the November bills payable. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee – -No report
- Personnel Committee – Derek Mason has only received 4 of the employee evaluations. He requested they be returned to him as soon as possible.
- Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
- Building/Grounds/Technology Committee–No report
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee – No report
- Technology Committee – No report
- Planning Committee – Rachel Kinkade presented a modified 5-year plan to the trustees and discussed changes from the former plan. Derek Mason made a motion to accept the plan presented for 2024-2029. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Librarian’s Report
- Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
- Author visit by Matt Tavares on 12/12 must be rescheduled as Matt encountered a family emergency. Logan will keep the board updated when a new date has been set.
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A.
- Old Business – N/A
- New Business
- Logan discussed the library’s performance with Chapters 12 and 13 of the library standards.
- Executive Session – N/A
- Adjournment – Amy Keck made a motion to adjourn. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 5:58 pm. The holiday library party followed the meeting.
Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.
January ’25 Board Meeting Agenda
Library Staff2025-01-10T15:15:47-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
January 14, 2025
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- Call to Order – Roll Call
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of December 10, 2024 minutes
- Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- Approval of Treasurer’s report
- Approval of bills payable
- Open budget for Carrie Winter’s grant and donation
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee
- Personnel Committee – Directors Evaluation
- Policy/Bylaws Committee
- Building/Grounds Committee
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee
- Technology Committee
- Planning Committee
- Transition Committee
- Librarian’s Report
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations
- Old Business
- New Business
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- Board Vacancy
- Security Cameras
- Emergency Closure Policies
- Chapter 1 “Core Standards”
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- Executive Session
- Adjournment
November ’24 Board Meeting Minutes
Library Staff2024-12-13T13:36:35-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
November 12, 2024
- Call to Order – Roll Call
- The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Julia Eichhorst November 12, 2024 at 5:35 pm.
- Present – Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kinkade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, Audra Clodfelter, Denyse Eagleson, Amy Keck, Derek Mason
- Absent – David Abell
- Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the October 8 meeting were reviewed. A note of misspelling on trustee Rachel Kinkade’s name was noted. Amy Keck made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Denyse Eagleson seconded the motion. Measure carried. - Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- The October 2024 financial reports were reviewed. Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the financials. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the October bills payable. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee – -No report
- Personnel Committee – Derek Mason distributed Logan’s director self-evaluation to the trustees. Derek indicated that he will be sending evaluation forms via email to the trustees and asked for them to be completed and returned by Thanksgiving. Logan reviewed his evaluation for the trustees.
- Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
- Building/Grounds/Technology Committee–No report
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee – No report
- Technology Committee – No report
- Planning Committee – Rachel Kinkade presented a modified 5-year plan to the trustees and discussed changes from the former plan. Derek Mason made a motion to accept the plan presented for 2024-2029. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Librarian’s Report
- Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
- The library has several events planned for the holiday season, including author visit by Matt Tavares on 12/12.
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A.
- Old Business – N/A
- New Business
- Andrea Puckett presented three options for the tax levy for next year. Rachel Kinkade made a motion to approve the third option. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Rachel Kinkade made a motion to give staff bonuses equal to that of 2023. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Logan presented a quote from Nick Puckett for $800 to decorate the library building with holiday lights and $485 to re-do the lights on the bookworm. Rachel Kinkade made a motion to proceed with both. Crystal Trout seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Crystal Trout made a motion to appoint Logan Braddock as the FOIA and OMA officer for the library with a stipend of $150 per year. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Chapter 10 & 11 – Logan reviewed the recommendations of these chapters and noted that OPL is in compliance.
- The trustees discussed the possibility of exploring One Book One Community as a library project.
- It was decided that the OPL Employee/Trustee Christmas party will be held following the December meeting.
- Executive Session – N/A
- Adjournment – Andrea Puckett made a motion to adjourn. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:57 pm.
Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.
December ’24 Board Meeting Agenda
Library Staff2024-12-09T13:27:04-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
December 10, 2024
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- Call to Order – Roll Call
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of November 12, 2024 minutes
- Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- Approval of Treasurer’s report
- Approval of bills payable
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee
- Personnel Committeen
- Policy/Bylaws Committee
- Building/Grounds Committee
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee
- Technology Committee
- Planning Committee
- Transition Committee
- Librarian’s Report
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations
- Old Business
- New Business
- Chapter 12 “Technology” and Chapter 13 “Marketing”
- Executive Session
- Adjournment
October ’24 Board Meeting Minutes
Library Staff2024-11-28T08:49:38-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
October 8, 2024
- Call to Order – Roll Call
- The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice-President Rachel Kincade October 8, 2024 at 5:35 pm.
- Present – Julia Eichhorst, Rachel Kincade, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, David Abell, Denyse Eagleson, Amy Keck
- Absent – Derek Mason
- Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director and Janilyn Travis, Bookkeeper
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the September 10 meeting were reviewed. A note of misspelling on trustee Rachel Kincade and Amy Keck’s names were noted. David Abell made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried. - Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- The September 2024 financial reports were reviewed. Rachel Kincade made a motion to approve the financials. David Abell seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the bills payable. Denyse Eagleson seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- David Abell made a motion to invest $125,000 from the general fund money market account at First National Bank to a CD at TrustBank for 12 months at a 4% interest rate. Andrea Puckett seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee – -No report
- Personnel Committee – No report
- Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
- Building/Grounds/Technology Committee–No report
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee – No report
- Technology Committee – No report
- Planning Committee – No report
- Librarian’s Report
- Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
- Logan reported that a pest inspection was required recently with a cost of $850 from Action Pest Control.
- Rachel Kincade made a motion to allow Logan to rollover 5 vacation days. Crystal Trout seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A.
- Old Business
- Board vacancy – The board is going to recommend Audra Clodfelter to Mayor Lambird.
- New Business
- Long Range Plan Progress Report – The planning committee will meet in the next month to review the LRP and report at the next meeting.
- Trustee Education – Logan has sent links to all trustees for the state mandated Sexual Harassment training. All trustees must complete the training by the end of the year.
- Chapter 9 – Logan suggested that we create a reference policy the next time the policy committee meets
- Executive Session – N/A
- Adjournment – Rachel Kincade made a motion to adjourn. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:21 pm.
Save Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.
November ’24 Board Meeting Agenda
Library Staff2024-11-07T13:51:40-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
November 12, 2024
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- Call to Order – Roll Call
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of October 8, 2024 minutes
- Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- Approval of Treasurer’s report
- Approval of bills payable
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee
- Personnel Committee – Director’s Self Evaluation
- Policy/Bylaws Committee
- Building/Grounds Committee
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee
- Technology Committee
- Planning Committee – Long Range Plan Evaluation
- Transition Committee
- Librarian’s Report
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations
- Old Business
- New Business
- Tax Levy
- Staff Bonuses
- Holiday Lights
- FOIA and OMA officer
- Chapter 10 “Programming” and Chapter 11 “Youth/Young Adult Services
- Executive Session
- Adjournment
September ’24 Board Meeting Minutes
Library Staff2024-11-28T08:50:11-06:00OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 10, 2024
- Call to Order – Roll Call
- The monthly meeting of the Olney Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Julia Eichhorst September 10, 2024 at 5:35 pm.
- Present – Julia Eichhorst, Andrea Puckett, Crystal Trout, David Abell, Denyse Eagleson, Amy Keck, Derek Mason
- Absent – Rachel Kincade
- Others Present – Logan Braddock, Director and Janilyn Travis, Bookkeeper
- Recognition of Visitors and Public Comments – N/A
- Secretary’s Report and Approval of Previous Minutes
The minutes of the August 13 meeting were reviewed. Andrea Puckett made a motion to approve the minutes with a change of David Abell’s name changed from David Keck. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried. - Treasurer’s Report & Approval of Bills Payable
- The August 2024 financial reports were reviewed. Crystal Trout made a motion to approve the financials and bills payable. Derek Mason seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Derek Mason made a motion to open the budget to add a $500 gift from Philip Crackel. The gift will be placed on the budget as a Crackel gift as an expense and revenue.
- Trustees discussed moving funds from the general fund money market account to a CD for higher interest rates. Janilyn will report rates at the October meeting.
- Committee Reports
- Finance Committee – -No report
- Personnel Committee – No report
- Policy/Bylaws Committee – No report
- Building/Grounds/Technology Committee–No report
- Public Relations/Marketing Committee – No report
- Technology Committee – No report
- Planning Committee – No report
- Librarian’s Report
- Logan presented a written report and schedule for the library usage.
- Logan updated the trustees that the pickleball association is going to donate some kits to the library to check out as per policies that work for OPL.
- Correspondence/Communication/Public Relations – N/A.
- Old Business
- Board vacancy – the board discussed potential candidates to fill the current empty position.
- Laptop Quote – Logan has received a quote from Lazerware for a laptop. He would like to obtain other quotes before making a purchase.
- New Business
- Author Talk – Logan presented an opportunity to invite Matt Tavares to OPL. Matt is the author of holiday books and we would ask him to visit in December. The cost would be $3500 + airfare + hotel. Crystal Trout made a motion to schedule the author visit. Amy Keck seconded the motion. Measure carried.
- Chapter 8 – Logan presented points of the chapter 8 regulations. OPL is currently in compliance.
- Executive Session – N/A
- Adjournment – Andrea Puckett made a motion to adjourn. Denyse Eagleson seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 6:22 pm.
Save Minutes submitted by Crystal Trout.