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Elk River Public Library Board Page 4 <br /> October 26th,2021 <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 more 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 /> POVEREI RI' <br /> NATURE <br />