Winooski Memorial Library Committee

4/6/2023 - Minutes I. Call to Order Members Present: Prudence Doherty, Jessica Wignall, and Lauren Read City Staff Present: Nate Eddy, Ray Coffey Guests Present: None Call to Order by: N. Eddy Meeting Start Time: 6:37 PM Minutes Recorded by: J. Wignall II. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Decision: Approved Motion by: P. Doherty Second: L. Read III. Public Comment None IV. Committee Member Updates Congrats to N. Eddy on being awarded the 2023 Sarah Hagar award from the Vermont Library Association. V. Library Updates Programming: Regular suite of youth programming continues including STEAM, storytime, playgroup, Pokemon Club, monthly graphic novel club, and weekly visits to Thrive. First Friday series of the month will be Karaoke this Friday. Also will be installing a new StoryWalk at Richards Park. On the adult side, ESL and tech assistance in partnership with USCRI, monthly writing and book club groups, and visits to Our Lady of Providence. April is also National Poetry Month and the roving typewriter will be popping up at the Senior Center, Misery Loves Co., Rosies, and at the WSD Library. On April 29 th the library will host a seed swap with the Rec department and have a raffle of giveaways. P. Doherty to give some items. Monthly Stats: Overall numbers were up for March; P. Doherty approved the annual report and it has been filed with the state. Staffing: Kirsten Wilson returned from the Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit in Ft. Lauderdale; One P/T clerk will be leaving for FT employment on 5/13 – hopeful Donna is able to return from leave to fill the gap. Other P/T sub going out on medical leave and will have a new sub filling in. Sometimes other City staff from Community Services have to assist in order to fill  it has been filed with the state. Staffing: Kirsten Wilson returned from the Public Library Youth Services Leadership Summit in Ft. Lauderdale; One P/T clerk will be leaving for FT employment on 5/13 – hopeful Donna is able to return from leave to fill the gap. Other P/T sub going out on medical leave and will have a new sub filling in. Sometimes other City staff from Community Services have to assist in order to fill library staffing shortages. Grants: Needs assessment submitted to VT Dept of Libraries for the U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund for Libraries – Winooski Library anticipates asking for $2M from this funding opportunity to support renovation and construction costs of the proposed Champlain Housing Trust build-out. Grant will most likely open for submissions in a month or two. VI. Building Updates Estimating $20M for renovations; library anticipates asking for $2M from Vermont Library grant funding; operationally, the sale of the building and renovation is anticipated to have a neutral impact on the City budget. Meeting again with CHT re: costs and purchases and planning for renovations Renderings are available from CHT architect and from the City’s perspective, the library is being prioritized Renderings have different options and configurations and city staff are evaluating for potential utility in light of needs. City is working through zoning considerations for the project. VII. Youth Committee Member Position Description Council approved Charter change. Committee reviewed changes suggested by Council to the position description; J. Wignall made a motion to approve changes, P. Doherty seconded, Committee approved. N. Eddy will share updated language with Paul Sarne, Communications Director. N. Eddy will share youth member opportunity w/ School Library Commissioners. VIII. Other Business None IX. Adjourn Decision: Approve Motion by: P. Doherty Second: L. Read Adjourn: 7:55 PM