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;  Alissa Reeves; 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, November 18, 2024 @ 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 at 6:32 PM

Minutes Approval from 10-21-24

Motion to approve minutes by Steve S. ; 2nd by Karel B. M.C.

Bills Approval

Motion to approve bills by JoAnna L. ; 2nd by Darby I. M.C

Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve treasurer's report by Darby I. ; 2nd by Karel B. M.C.

Public Comment

Librarian’s Report:   See Attached Sheet

Unfinished Business:

*Front Door Automatic Door Opener

-Part still back ordered, updated AARP grant

          *O.J. Fargo Event-Promotions

                  -Great Turn Out…Wonderful Speaker

                  -27 people in attendance

            

 *Microwave Update

       -Microwave purchased was too big, returned and purchased smaller

 

*Window Shades in Junior Fiction and Children's Area 

       -JcPenney has Black Friday sale going on for 182.50/blind for the Junior fiction section.

- Motion to approve purchase of 4 blinds for junior fiction and children section by JoAnna L. ; 2nd 

by Mary P. M.C.  

New Business:

         *Santa Visit and Festival of Trees-December 8

             -1-3 PM

          *Cook Book Club

                  -Everyone chooses a recipe from the same cookbook/magazine.

                  -First one is December 16th

 

 *Open House on Friday December 20th (Festivus themed)

                     -5-6:30 pm

                     -meat and cheese tray/cookies

 

*Library Christmas and New Year’s Closures

                     -Closed December 24-25 and December 31-January 1

                     -Approved closure on Thursday, December 26

*Approve 2025 Calendar

                 -Motion to approve the 2025 calendar by JoAnna L. ; 2nd by Steve S. M.C.

-Motion to approve pay for Victoria and Teresa for Christmas day by Darby I. ; 2nd by Karel B. M.C.

*Upcoming Programs:  

         *Mahjong Continues-Wednesdays at 1:30 pm

         *Walk Fit and Senior Flex & Fit Continues-MWF at 9:30 AM

         *Santa Visit and Parade of Trees-12/08/24 at 1-3 pm

         *Michelle Cowan-1/16/25 at 6:30 pm

         *Adult Craft Night-January 23 at 5 pm

         *National Shelfie Day-January 24

Board Education

Other Business

-Fund for Siouxland Grant Opportunity-Discussed options for items that Vicky and Teresa 

                  identified as needed.

-BINGO in February

Next Meeting:  Monday, January 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM ----No December Board Meeting

Adjourn  at 7:41 PM                             

Open Meeting—Public Invited to Attend