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A R I Z O N A
MINUTES - APPROVED as AMENDED
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOOTHILLS LIBRARY -HUMMINGBIRD MEETING ROOM
19055 N. 57TH AVENUE
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85308
OCTOBER 13, 2021
6:OOP.M.
Present: Timothy Ndavu, Vice Chair
Bernice Harris, Board Member
Diane Kocur, Board Member
Eva Ndavu, Board Member
Lauren Snair, Teen
Haydee KuKowski, Board Member
Absent: Gary Johnson, Chair
Also Present: Michael Beck, Chief Librarian
Dawn Ferro, Administrative Librarian
Kristin Fletcher -Spear, Administrative Librarian
Esther Peneff, Administrative Support Specialist
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Timothy Ndavu called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Timothy Ndavu, Board Members: Bernice Harris via Zoom, Diane
Kocur, Haydee Kukowski, Eva Ndavu via Zoom and Lauren Snair
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. LIBRARY BOARD CHAIR RECOMMENDATION AND VICE -CHAIR ELECTION
Vice Chair Ndavu had asked if there were any nominations. Chief Librarian Beck stated
that Chair Johnson is up for re -appointment and is interested in another term, pending,
the Library Advisory Board recommendation. It will then get submitted for approval from
the Government Services Committee and final approval from City Council. Vice Chair
Ndavu recommended that Chair Johnson get reconsidered. Member Kocur asked if there
were term limits. Chief Librarian Beck stated that he doesn't believe so. Vice Chair
Ndavu asked if Member Kocur would like to be recommended. Member Kocur declined.
Chief Librarian Beck stated that Chair Johnson's term will not expire until January 2023.
Vice Chair Ndavu asked members for nomination recommendations for the Vice Chair.
Member Kocur recommends Vice Chair Ndavu to continue as Vice Chair.
Board Member Diane Kocur made the motion, Board Member Lauren Snair made the
second to the re -appointment of Chair Gary Johnson and the re -appointment of Vice
Chair Ndavu for the Library Advisory Board.
a. Library Advisory Board Minutes of September 8, 2021.
Board Member Haydee Kukowski made the motion, Board Member Lauren Snair made
the second to approve the September 8, 2021, Library Advisory Board meeting minutes
as amended with the following change:
- Pg 2 Sec. 5.b, (fourth bullet point -add calendars after programming) -Limited print run of
the programming calendars and are available at service desks.
Motion approved 6-0.
b. FOOTHILLS LIBRARY UPDATES AND TOUR INFORMATION:
Chief Librarian Beck welcomes everyone to the Foothills Library, points out the latest
technology in the meeting room and introduces Kristin Fletcher -Spear, Administrative
Librarian. Administrative Librarian Fletcher -Spear has worked for the Glendale Library for
21 years. The past two years have created many changes due to the pandemic such as
shutting down the library, opening the drive -up for holds (30-40 pages of holds per day),
opened the Road Runner Room for a walk-through only. About six months ago, the
library reopened but two of the service desks have closed and only the centrally located
desk is open. In the adult department, they needed additional space and moved all items
to the magazine area. We started the in-person programming at the library about six
months ago as well. Music is big at the Foothills library, and they have many upcoming
events. The Book Sale happened earlier in the month. They had over 500 people for the
one -day event and raised over $3,000. The next book sale event will be on April 30,
2022. The teen area was reworked with the help of grant funds. In November, they will
have a camping theme coming up for the teens. The youth area has a Grant based 8 -
week series which focuses on school readiness, self-control, and communication. Next
series will be in January. They rotate with the Velma Teague Library. The toys are not out
yet due to the pandemic. In August, they had an after-school scavenger hunt. In October,
it will be a Halloween themed scavenger hunt. Vice Chair Ndavu asked for library times
for the teens and the ages. Administrative Librarian Fletch-Spear stated it's for teens
between the ages of 12-18 and will be on Friday it is 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Chief Librarian Beck commented to the Board that the tour will begin, and the meeting will
continue afterwards.
Vice Chair Ndavu asked if there were any questions. No questions.
a. Chief Librarian Beck updated the Board of the following:
- November 11—Annual Veterans Day event, flag changing ceremony, will be at the Main
Library, approximately starting at 8:30-9:00 a.m.
- December 5 (12-5:00 p.m.)—Libcon will be at the Velma Teague Library. There are 20
vendors currently. Most of the event will be outside and is a great family event. Many
people dress up as Cosplay characters.
• Stand Up for Veterans was on October 9th. The event attracts 1,000's of people which
is a good opportunity for the library booth.
• Library Card Registration month was in September. We registered over 1,100 new
patrons to the Glendale library system.
• Thanks to Council Member Lauren Tolmachoff for donating equipment which is in full
use.
• Computers have been added in the two study rooms which was a recommendation by
Member Harris.
8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
9. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Library Advisory Board will be held on November 10 at
6:00 p.m., in the Large Meeting Room of the Main Library, located at 5959 W. Brown St.,
Glendale, Arizona, 85302.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Board Member Kocur made a motion, Board Member Snair made the second to adjourn
the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
The Library Advisory Board meeting minutes of October 13, 2021, were submitted and approved
this 10th day of
November 2021.
Esther Peneff
Recording Secretary