Minutes 02-24-10
City of Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach City Library
Library Advisory Board
Minutes February 24, 2010
Present: Barbara Erlichman, Dan Holthouse, Barbara McGee, Willie Pearl
Wilson, Jeannie Taylor, Deborah Hoban, Asst. Dir. Anne Watts, Dr. Craig
Clark.
Jeannie Taylor, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. and the
minutes of the Jan. 272010 were read and approved.
Chair's Report: There was a good turnout for the 21st Annual Benefit
Luncheon. Over $3000.00 was raised. The guest speaker was author
Rhonda Pollero. An alternate position for the Library Advisory Board is
still open.
Unfinished Business: The Library Cafe had a "soft' grand opening and has
received many good reviews. A Grand Opening date is expected shortly.
The City Services Course is currently in progress and those interested in
learning about how their city functions should think about signing up next
year.
New Business: Assistant Director Ann Watts reported that a "History
Tour" of Boynton Beach is planned to start in March or April and will be
sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The tour will occur once a
month and will be led by Janet DeVries.
There is a new display of art on the 2nd Floor.
Four UFamily" programs are planned for this summer.
Director Craig Clark is looking in to proposals for a mural for the
Children's area.
Library Director's Report: patron visits are slightly down from last year.
The Director of the Children's Museum will now report to the Cultural
Center Board.
The Meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Submitted by Dan Holthouse
Next Meeting: March 24 at 4:00 p.m.