Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board
Regular MeetingBrownsville, TX · October 21, 2024
Minutes
Brownsville Public Library
System Advisory Board
October 21, 2024 Minutes Hybrid
Present Absent Guests
Chair George Olivo, Martin Chris Pineda, Juan Guerra, Brenda Trevino, Josephine Balboa,
Leal, Audria West, Nora Bertha Pena Melinda Clayton, Kayla Trevino, Jose A.
Garza, Alisha Hernandez Gonzalez, Lazaro Castro, Beatriz Morales,
(Virtual) Jennifer Chavez
1) Call Meeting to Order – Meeting called to order by Mr. George Olivo at 5:30pm.
2) Discussion and Action of Approval of Minutes – Mr. Martin Leal motions to approve the minutes. Ms. Nora
Garza seconds. All in favor.
3) Public Comment – No public comment.
4) Library Report
a) Adult Services, presented by Jose A. Gonzalez: Mr. Gonzalez begins by reviewing past programs and events such as
the Computer Classes, Little Libraries updates, Let’s Get Cookin’!, BTX Healthy Cooking Class, Library Tour, and
Career Exploration Virtual Reality. Mr. Gonzalez then reviews upcoming programs for the month of October such as the
Adult Computer Literacy Classes, Scary Story Time, and Scary Movie Night.
b) Youth Services, presented by Kayla Trevino: Ms. Trevino begins by reviewing programs from the month of September
such as Kids Nights: Clay Mosaic, Sensory Friendly Playdate, Library Mini Golf, and the 30th Anniversary Celebration.
She shares that for the 30th Anniversary Celebration, the children’s librarians had a few programs during the event such as
an author book reading, a make a book activity, and kid create studio. Ms. Trevino shares programs coming up in October
such as the Toddler Halloween Dance Party, Kid’s Night: Yarn Spider Webs, Kid’s Night: Halloween Windchimes,
Spooky Science Kid’s Night at the Library, and Trunk or Treat.
c) Teen Services, presented by Jennifer Chavez: Ms. Chavez shares information about programs from the month of
September such as Oyatsu Surprise, Teen Craft Night: Creativity Journal, Teen Anime Night: My Heri Academia movie
showing, and Teen Advisory Club: Create Your First Resume. She then shares upcoming programs for the month of
October such as Teen Night: Halloween Costume Planning, Teen Craft Night at SM: DIY Alibrijes/Teen Advisory
Club/Craft Night, Teen Anime Club: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and candy tasting, and Teen Cosplay Contest for the Trunk or Treat
Event.
d) Makerspace, presented by Lazaro Castro: Mr. Castro begins by discussing Sewing Rocks, which is a program that took
place in September. He then provides information on programs for the month of October such as Cloche and Exploration
Theater. Mr. Castro shares information about the upcoming November program Winter Wreaths.
e) Outreach, presented by Jennifer Chavez: Ms. Chavez shares the stats for in reach table for the 30th Anniversary
Celebration at the Main Branch Library. She then provides the date for outreach events the library attended such as the
Lunada Artisan Market, and the Brownsville Farmers Market. She also shares information on additional outreaches at
various schools such as Rivera High School, Besteiro Middle School, and Vela Middle School. Ms. Chavez then provides
upcoming outreaches such as Fire Fest, Cameron County Sherriff’s Office Halloween Event, and Vive la Vida!.
f) Friends of the Library, Ms. Chavez shares that Ms. Vasquez is unable to join the meeting but has no updates to shares at
this time.
6) Adjournment – Mr. Leal motions to adjourn. Ms. Garza seconds. All in favor. Meeting adjourns at 5:58 PM.
Agenda
STATE OF TEXAS§ COUNTY OF CAMERON§ CITY OF BROWNSVILLE§
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD
Purpose: To work hand in hand with library staff by setting goals, objectives, suggesting programing and services
for the Brownsville Public Library System with the community in mind.
October 21, 2024 5:30 PM Hybrid
Pursuant to Chapter 551, Title 5 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Advisory Board of the Brownsville Public Library System will
conduct a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at the Southmost Branch
Library located at 4320 Southmost Rd., Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78521 and virtually, in
accordance with Article III, Section 1, Ordinance 91-1245 of the City of Brownsville.
Meeting will be a hybrid meeting and members of the public wishing to participate virtually in the
meeting can do so by logging on at:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-
join/19%3ameeting_YjYzMzc3YmEtNjI1MS00MzBhLWJiMzQtMWY2ZDkxY2ZlY2Rl%40thread.v2/
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Meeting ID: 221 588 584 753
Passcode: Library
Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Commissioners or employees may attend
this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing
equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act.
1.) Call Meeting to Order
2.) Discussion and Action of Approval of Minutes
3.) Public Comment: Please note the public comment period is designated for hearing concerns
regarding Brownsville Public Library System business. There is a 3-minute time limit per speaker.
Members of the public who submitted a “Public Comment Form” will be permitted to offer public
comments as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
Kindly submit a “Public Comment Form” starting an hour before the start of the scheduled meeting
time with the City Secretary.
B.P.L.S.A.B | Agenda 10/21/2024
4.) Library Report
a. Adult Services
b. Youth Services
c. Teen Services
d. MakerSpace Services
e. Outreach
f. Friends of the Library Report
5.) Adjournment
NOTE: The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access
to, treatment of, or employment in its programs, activities, or public meetings. Any individuals with a
disability in need of an accommodation are encouraged to contact the Organizational Development &
Human Resources Department at 956-548-6037 (Voice of Relay TX) by Monday, October 21, no later than
10:00 a.m. to make proper arrangements.
By: George E. Olivo
Board Chairperson
I certify that a copy of the October 21, 2024 Agenda of items to be considered by the Brownsville Public
Library System Advisory Board was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall-Federal Building, at the
Southmost Library, and online at https://www.brownsvilletx.gov/AgendaCenter by October 18, 2024.
Marina M. Zolezzi
Interim City Secretary
B.P.L.S.A.B | Agenda 10/21/2024
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