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Minutes of the Board of Library Trustees Meeting <br />Tuesday, April 24, 2012 <br />Present: <br />David Hutchinson, Chair; Richard Curtis, Vice Chair; Alice Collins, Cherrie Dubois, Andrew Grimes, <br />Vicki Yablonsky, Ruth Urell Library, Director; Kari Oanes, Library Intern. <br />Meeting called to order: 7:06 pm <br />March 19, 2012 Minutes approved unanimously V. Yablonsky /A. Collins <br />R. Urell introduced IC. Oanes, intern from Simmons, and noted she has worked 103 of her needed 120 <br />intern hours at the library. She has been a pleasure to work with and has worked in every division. <br />Financial Report (R. Urell) <br />Town Meeting approved transfer of $1,500 to cover training of new Adult Services librarian. The fines <br />and fees revolving fund has been 87% expended to replace many Children's and Adults materials either <br />missing or worn out. <br />Trustee Liaison's Reports <br />Foundation (R. Curtis) <br />R. Urell met with Marketing Committee chaired by John Brzezenski regarding funding more <br />library programs. The Teen mentoring program and Volunteens have a great need for support. <br />Friends (C. Dubois) <br />House Tour still looking for volunteer hosts. Ticket sales are brisk, sponsors are strong, booklets <br />look great and now just hoping for good weather. <br />Director's Report <br />March Monthly Report, Reading's circulation is high compared to nearby towns, however the March <br />2012 statistics were down from March 2011 less visitors, could be the beautiful weather. <br />Money Smart Week — several programs running. How much money are you saving by visiting the <br />library? Borrowing books, cds, dvds, programs, museum passes compared to buying. There are <br />programs scheduled for Children's, Teen and Adults all week. <br />World Book Night America — celebrating Shakespeare's birthday to give away books to people that are <br />typically nonreaders. Publishers across the country provide the books; libraries cannot be the book - givers <br />but can serve as a drop off for the books from the publishers. Michelle. Filleul, Head of Circulation, and <br />R. Urell gave out books at RMHS and Burbank YMCA. <br />Nine new staff pcs are needed for Evergreen conversion; Town Meeting voted approval of $11,000 from <br />town technology budget to purchase the computers. <br />Evergreen training ongoing for Tuesday, May 29`s crossover weekend. Tuesday will be very busy after <br />t <br />long weekend. Publicity for the public will begin on Monday, May 7 . <br />