6.3 Rezone Request - Tyler Gardner & Nicholas Makowsky

Home Browse Search

Story Time and Summer Reading Program Updates: Terri shared with the board that Story Time has continued through March. It has served from one to seven young children each week. Tiny Sprouts has been included. Seasonal illnesses have affected the turnout along with the weather. Additional readers are needed for the program. Summer Reading sessions are scheduled for Tuesday mornings this summer. It will provide greater flexibility for various day cares and other programs. The advertising for the event will include the Community Education Booklet and Calendar, Facebook, the Echo, and the Library website. Terri thanked Linda for the books donated to the Red Shelf Programs. A Legacy Event through Kitchigami is scheduled for June 29th, 2023, featuring the "Jolly Pops Band". The ECFE program continues on Monday with Christina Johnson and Jenn Ranweiler coordinating the sessions at the library. It has been well received. Meeting and Media Room: Mark shared that the room has seen some initial utilization by various organizations such as Community Education, Defensive Driving Course, 4-H, and other clubs. Mark will publicize its availability of the Library Facebook Page. Committee Report on Future Expansion of Library: The report from the committee consisting of Mark Jurchen, Linda Olson, Terri Grimes, and Tom Adams was reviewed with the board. The committee report is included with the copy of the board minutes. Additional input included the utilization of a survey to garner ideas and input from the patrons and community on the expansion as well as services and programs the library may offer. Also, additional groups for coordination were added including, The Pequot Lakes Area Historical Society, Pelican Lakes Conservation Club, Area Churches, and the Nisswa Garden Club. The Meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:25 PM. Mark Jurchen, Chair and Submitter of the Minutes.