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Elk River Public Library Board Page 3 August 1,2017 members feel all the programs offered at the library are important; III particularly to young kids who might not be able to afford alternative programs such as those offered through Continuing Ed. 5.2 Old Business 5.2.a Review Bylaw Changes All proposed changes are good and there are no additional changes. The bylaws will be approved by motion at the next meeting. 5.3 Library Grounds Report • The Board asked if at the next meeting Tim Sevcik could clarify the difference between 'seal coat' and'fog seal'. • Board members would like Tim Sevcik to attend the October meeting to show ideas for the permanent patio furniture. 5.4 Building Maintenance Report There were no questions or comments about the report. 5.5 Library Zones Report • Chair Eberley asked if the Board felt the zones and the report was still effective. After discussion, the majority of the Board feels it is still an effective tool to use to stay aware of grounds and building needs. There were no issues found in the zones other than items presented in the staff reports under items 5.3 and 5.4. 5.6 City Council Report Councilman Ovall discussed his update under 5.1.b. He had no further updates for the Board. 5.7 Patron Services Supervisors Report • Brandi presented the GRRL 2016 Annual Report. • GRRL is expanding their early literacy initiative to all branches. • Fall Fairytales will provide STEM-based story times. For example,when reading The Three Little Pigs there will be a discussion about how the houses were built and why one house was able to structurally withstand the huffing and puffing and what made the other houses fall down. • In December GRRL will kick off their Hour of Code programming to encourage kids to learn coding for apps and software. Ill 1 F~OWEIEI IY INATURE