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, April 20, 2026 @ 6:30 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
Minutes Approval from 3-23-26
Bills Approval
Treasurer’s Reports
Public Comment
Librarian’s Report: See Attached Sheet
Unfinished Business:
*America’s 250th
-America 250 Mobile Museum—May 29-31
-Ad in Grapevine advertising museum?
-July DIY Founder’s Museum and Citizenship Quiz
*Sloan Public Library’s 80th Anniversary
-Logo Decision
-Celebrate in August
-Cook Out
-80th Anniversary Swag
*Summer Reading 2026 Plans
New Business:
*Approve and Adopt FY26 Budget Amendment #2
*Approve FY27 Budget
*Lauritzen Gardens and Dambo Trolls Tour
-Monday, May 15
-Depart at 8:30 am
-Tram tour to see Trolls
-Cost $23 plus individual lunch expense
*Westwood Spelling Bee
-8:30 am-noon
-Vicky and Teresa asked to be judges
-Library Closed until 1 pm(ish)
*Upcoming Programs:
*Walk Fit and Senior Flex & Fit Continues-MWF at 9:30 AM
*Mahjong Wednesdays at 1:30 pm
*National Library Week-April 19-25
*Andrew Carnegie and Iowa Libraries Speaker-April 22 at 7 pm
*Monona County Reads Movie-April 25 at 1 pm
*Westwood Chalk Art Festival and Art Show-May 1 at 9 am-noon and 6-7 pm
*Westwood Spelling Bee-Library Closed until approximately 1 pm
*Lauritzen Gardens and Dambo Trolls Tour-May 15
Board Education
Other Business
Next Meeting: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Adjourn Open Meeting—Public Invited to Attend