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Elk River Public Library Board <br />October 26th, 2021 <br />Page 4 <br />Attend an event at the library for the school <br />Attend scholastic book fairs at the schools. <br />Ms. Schake expressed that she is always interested in having a library <br />board member attend events with her and other staff. Commissioner <br />Blaske asked if the board could be informed at each meeting of what <br />outreach and marketing events the library has on their agenda. Ms. <br />Schake will provide that list with her report for each meeting so the <br />board can take time to review possible events they could attend and <br />then reach out to Ms. Schake and let her know. <br />5.3 Patron Services Supervisors Report <br />■ Ms. Schake asked the Board if they had any questions regarding that <br />report since Ryan McCormick was absent. The board had some <br />questions about the fine changes coming in January. Ms. Schake <br />clarified that if items are overdue more than 45 days the patron will <br />be charged a fee to replace the officially lost item. There are no <br />refunds given if the item is eventually found. Commissioner Blaske <br />asked how much the monthly fees are on average. Ms. Schake didn't <br />know but said she could find out from Mr. McCormick. The goal <br />with the no fine program is just to get patrons back into the library. <br />5.4 Library Services Coordinator Report <br />■ Ms. Schake presented her report. Commissioner Blaske asked Ms. <br />Schake what programs are still not back to normal programming <br />since Covid. Ms. Schake said the teen escape room, craft programs, <br />and one of the story times. The library is taking time to revamp their <br />programming to add mote diversity, equity, and inclusion. This <br />could include bringing in an expert to teach a craft with cultural <br />significance. The question to ask with each program is "What value is <br />added?". Another consideration is bringing back Lego club but <br />adding more of a STEM component. <br />5.5 City Council Report <br />Councilmember Christianson presented his report including updates on highway <br />construction in the area, city budget, and some park projects and events. <br />6. Announcements <br />7. Adjournment <br />Moved by Commissioner Boelter and seconded by Commissioner Hegarty to <br />adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:11pm. <br />Minutes submitted by Dawn Larson. <br />P01EAEI 1V <br />NATURE <br />