Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board

Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board March 11, 2024 Minutes Hybrid Present Absent Guests Chair George E. Olivo, Nora Garza Juan Guerra, Josephine Balboa, Katie Vice Chair Chris Pineda, Hernandez, Beatriz Morales, Melinda Clayton, Alisha Hernandez, Martin Lisa Rodriguez, Anthony Chavarria, Bobbi Leal, Bertha Pena (Virtual) Vasquez, Jennifer Chavez 1) Call Meeting to Order – Meeting called to order by Mr. George E. Olivo at 5:32pm. 2) Discussion and Action of Approval of Minutes – Ms. Pena motions to approve the minutes. Mr. Leal seconds. All in favor. 3) Public Comment – No comments. 4) Library Report a) Adult Services, presented by Bertha Gomez: Ms. Gomez starts review programs from the month of February such as Date Night at the Library, Relationships Matter, Adult Computer Literacy Classes, First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, and the Citizenship Class. She then reviews programs for the month of March such as the Golden Egg Book Hunt, Adult DIY Slime Night, Anime Movie Night showing of “Justice League War,” Computer Classes, and Tax Info Q&A. b) Youth Services, presented by Katie Hernandez: Ms. Hernandez recalls pervious programs from the month of February such as Lego Day, Bouncing Babies, Love Bugs craft activity, and Hello Kitty craft activity. She also reviewed the upcoming Easter Eggstravaganza event taking place on March 18th and 20th, at the Southmost and Main branches respectively. Ms. Hernandez also reviewed additional upcoming programs for the month of March such as Kids Night with a puffy paint activity and movie night showing of “Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse.” Mr. Olivo thanks Ms. Hernandez for her report. c) Teen Services, presented by Beatriz Morales: Ms. Morales reviews programs from the previous month of February such as the Anti-Valentines Party, Japanese Chocolate Tasting, and Teen Advisory Club. Ms. Garcia reviewed programs for the month of March such as Teen Night Laser Tag, showing of anime Jujutsu Kaisen, Easter Eggstravaganza, and Teen Advisory Club. Ms. Morales then reviews the passive Teen Event, Blind Date with a Book, which had 20 participants at the Main Branch and 26 participants at the Southmost Branch. Mr. Olivo thanks Ms. Morales for her report. d) Makerspace, presented by Anthony Chavarria: Mr. Chavarria starts by going over the previous month’s programs such as DIY Terrarium and Starry Night Painting. He announced the return of Lazaro Castro as Makerspace Advisor for the Southmost Library Branch. Mr. Chavarria reviewed popular machines used by patrons which are poster printing, 3D printing, and Laser Engraving. Future equipment that Mr. Chavarria and Mr. Castro are trying to bring to the library include an embroidery or direct to garment printer. He then states for the month of April, a resin jewelry making event will be taking place. e) Outreach, presented by Courtney Taylor: Ms. Taylor reviews outreach events from the months of January such as Jubilee Career Fair, Brownsville Farmer’s Market, Winter Haven Resort, PD- office outreach, B-Metro Appreciation Day, and MPO office. Ms. Taylor also reviews events from the month of February such as Wild Tales- Zoo, Children’s Museum, B-Metro, IDEA Community Day, Brownsville Farmer’s Market, and Gonzalez Elementary- Career Day. Ms. Taylor then announces that our library was awarded the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award by The Texas Municipal Library Directors’ Association. f) Friends of the Library, presented by Bobbi Vasquez: Ms. Vasquez begins by thanking the library staff for their assistance last month with the book sale at both library branches. Ms. Vasquez shares that the Main Branch did $2,600 for the month of February and over $400 at the Southmost Branch. 6) Adjournment - Before asking for the motion, Mr. Olivo shares that the City of Brownsville is hosting Dia De Los Ninos and suggests that the library should participate. Mr. Leal motions to adjourn. Ms. Hernandez seconds. All in favor. Meeting adjourns at 6:21 PM.