Library Board

Mabel C. Fry Public Library Board Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2026 4:00 p.m. Centennial Building 12. S. 5th Street The City of Yukon strives to accommodate the needs of all citizens, including those who may be disabled. If you would like to attend this Board meeting but find it difficult to do so because of disability or an architectural barrier, please contact City Hall at 354-1895. We will make every attempt to resolve the problem. If you require a sign language interpreter, please notify City Hall at 500 West Main by Tuesday, July 14, at 5:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call Inez Andrews Kayleen Browning Susie Grimes Jane Mitchell Johnina Wardwell Lee Wells Courtney Winkler Jeff Deckard, ex-officio 3. Visitors 4. Approval of April 15, 2026 minutes 5. Librarian’s Report a. Library Staff b. Monthly Statistics c. Programs and Activities d. Funding/Budget e. Other 6. Old Business 7. New Business a. Revision of Circulation/Service Policy b. Revision of Patron Behavior Policy c. Revision of Computer & Internet Use Policy 8. Open Discussion 9. Adjourn - Next meeting October 21, 2026 1200 Lakeshore Drive Yukon, OK 73099 T: 405.354.8232 F: 405.350.7928 www.yukonok.gov Minutes April 15, 2026 Library Board Meeting Members Present: Inez Andrews, Kayleen Browning, Susie Grimes, Jane Mitchell, Lee Wells, Courtney Winkler Not Present: Johnina Wardwell and Jeff Deckard (ex-officia) 1. Election of Secretary to replace missing spot: motion made by Lee Wells to elect Kayleen Browning as secretary, second made by Courtney Winkler, motion carries. 2. Visitors acknowledged: Mr. Mitchell 3. Approval of January 21, 2026 minutes: motion by Lee Wells to accept minutes, second by Susie Grimes, motion to approve minute carries. 4. Librarian’s report: a. Staff Update: Ryeli – masters from OU in Library Science, still one full time position open on the website. Attended Oklahoma Library Association with Bridget Renkiewicz. During the conference was able to speak on the panel. In addition, the staff is busy planning the final stages of the summer reading programs. b. Monthly Statistics: since opening the playground our daily door count has gone up as well as our library card applications. Cards saw a 68% increase compared to the previous month, 49% increase compared to the same month last year. Door count is up 27% compared to last month and 19% compared to same month last year. c. Funding: zero based budget- this is new to us. Big Change is that technology is back into library budget (hardware not included but does include software). d. Ribbon cutting at new park: took place March 10. It was sut short with the weather but fun. Ordered pavilion and it will be ready for summer reading. e. Staff parking: mostly ready for use, 8-10 cars able to use freeing up parking. f. National library meeting: April 19-25. Yukon library being recognized. g. Raising Cane’s Fundraiser: April 23 h. Knight’s Nook: Trivia night April 24 – registration on library website. i. Programs and activities: Early literacy had weekly story time in January, February, and March. Continued groupings by gross motor skills instead of by age. Children’s program had Braille Adventure, oil pastels, reading to dogs, Valentine Crafternoon, Lego challenge, Tae Kwon Do, Spring Crafternoon. Young Adult had teen Lego challenge, paint a mug, cookie decorating, bracelet making and Spring break movie day. Family program did Chihuly inspired art, body  safety by The Care Center, Pokémon party, Stormwater department, “The Library Has Worms”, met with local helper and police department. j. Motion to accept librarian’s report by Susie Grimes, seconded by Kayleen Browning, motion carries. 5. No Old Business discussed 6. New Business: a. Revision of library display and exhibit policy: Displays should be informational, educational, and/or entertaining and should be neat and orderly. b. Revision of technology plan: budget is dedicated library software is purchased through the library’s city budget. c. Motion to accept both changes made by Susie Grimes, seconded by Courtney Winkler, motion carries. 7. Open discussion: Lee Wells welcomes Inez Andrews to the library board. 8. Adjournment: motion to adjorn by Kayleen Browning, second by Susie Grimes, motion carries, and board adjourns.  LIBRARY PATRON BEHAVIOR POLICY Reviewed January 17, 2001, April 20, 2005 Revised January 2009, May 2013, July 19, 2017 Reviewed 7/21/2021, 10/19/2022, 7/15/2026 The Mabel C. Fry Public Library Strives to be a welcoming, safe place to all and is committed to providing equal access and services to all people. The library staff has the responsibility to protect the safety of all patrons and employees; to maintain the security of the library property; and to maintain order within the library. The following policy has been established to help the library staff meet those responsibilities. Routine complaints for which specific procedures exist are not considered problem behavior (i.e. complaints regarding an overdue fine or a sexually explicit book). Problem and/or unacceptable behavior is determined when it violates the rights of others in utilizing our facility which is to be safe, available, and useful to everyone. Unacceptable patron behavior requires intervention by the staff when patrons or staff feel there is a serious threat to their personal safety or ability to use the library. If the situation cannot be resolved by a library staff member, the staff must act quickly by calling emergency personnel or leaving the building. Eccentric behavior which is strange but does not disturb others in ways listed below does not require intervention from the staff. Sometimes it is difficult to evaluate when eccentric behavior becomes problem behavior. Supervisors or administration should be consulted in determining what actions, if any, should be taken. The following are not allowed on library property: 1. Engaging in any activity in violation of federal, state, local or other applicable law 2. Carrying firearms and/or other weapons (except by law enforcement officers) 3. Disrupting the use of library services of other patrons. For example: loud talking, screaming or crying, operating electronic cellular equipment in an audibly disrupting manner, or contributing to loud and or persistent noise producing actions 4. Selling, consuming, possessing or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances 5. Use of tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes/vaping devices 6. Lying down and sleeping on any floor or couch, table, or seat in the library 7. Using restrooms for bathing, shaving or doing laundry 8. Entering the library without a shirt and shoes 9. Engaging in acts of indecent exposure or sexual activity of any kind, such as exhibitionism, peeping, and child molestation 10. Harassing other persons verbally or physically *see rule 28 11. Unruly or offensive behavior that disrupts the normal functioning of the library. For example, fighting or challenging to fight, running, pushing, shoving, or throwing things, etc. 12. Abuse of the library contents or property 13. Loud or disruptive noise *see rule 3 14. Running or rough-housing inside the library 15. Skates and skateboarding on library property 16. Blocking the handicapped parking space or handicapped accessible door with bicycles, etc. 17. Smoking, possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages and or illegal substances *see rules 4 & 5 18. Eating in the library and/or drinking beverages without spill-proof lids outside of library sponsored events 19. Children under the age of 7 being left unattended in the library except those participating in age-appropriate library programs 20. Pets or animals (except use of service animals as outlined by ADA: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm) 21. Verbal harassment, physical molestation, or assault of patrons or staff Do we need this with rule 28? 22. Destruction or theft of personal property of patrons or staff 23. Possession of weapons *See rule 2 24. Engaging unwilling patrons or staff in religious or political discussion 25. Littering 26. Offensive sexual behavior such as exhibitionism, peeping, and child molestation *see rule 9 27. Unauthorized soliciting or collection of funds for any purpose 28. Knowingly Harassing any other person, verbally or physically (Harassment is determined as conduct which is specifically intended to frighten, embarrass, or anger the person or persons which are the object of such conduct). The person accused has reason to know it is likely to produce such reactions or as any repeated communication which, inflicts injury or tends to incite any immediate breach of peace 29. Summon police, fire department or ambulance without reason 30. Loitering on the premises under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety or health of any person or property in the vicinity, (i.e. Being one of a group of people threatening, making gestures, or otherwise menacing any person in the area) A library patron who does not respect the above policy will be asked by staff members to correct his/her behavior. There are always a minimum of two library staff members on premises at all times; a full-time employee will be the one to intervene when necessary. The chain-of-command is, the Librarian/Director, the Assistant Librarian and finally a Library Associate. If the patron continues to abuse the policy after being asked to cease and desist, he/she will: 1. be instructed to leave the library premises for the remainder of the day 2. be restricted from library property for a period of time set by the Librarian/ Director  Mabel C. Fry Public Library INTERNET POLICY Revised 2004, 2005, 5/2009, 6/2103, 4/2017, 7/2018, 7/21/21, 7/14/26 In response to advances in technology and the changing needs of the community, the Mabel C. Fry Public Library endeavors to develop collections, resources, and services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational needs of Yukon’s diverse multicultural community. It is within this context that the Mabel C. Fry Public Library offers access to the Internet on library computers and with wireless access on personal devices. In order to use the library computers, patrons must sign the Library Internet Agreement, or obtain a guest pass. The agreement is not required to use wireless internet access. By signing an Internet agreement as part of the library card application process from the Mabel C. Fry Public Library, customers accept responsibility for using Internet services. The federal government provides economic assistance supporting internet access to libraries through e-rate reimbursements, but in so doing requires libraries to filter children under 18 from accessing visual depictions of obscenity, child pornography, or materials harmful to minors (as defined by the Children’s Internet Protection Act, Public Law 106-554, Title XVII.) The Mabel C. Fry Public Library accepts this federal assistance and has accordingly implemented technology protection measures which filter all computers’ access to the Internet. The customer needs to be aware that the library cannot be responsible for the accuracy or content of materials retrieved from the Internet. The library cannot protect customers from information one may find offensive. All Internet resources accessible through the library are provided equally to all library users. Provision of access does not, however, indicate library sponsorship or endorsement, nor does it imply responsibility for how information accessed is used by customers. The library cannot be held responsible for customers’ use of the Internet. Parents or guardians, not the library or the staff, are responsible for Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children. Only parents and/or guardians are allowed to restrict their children – and only their children—from access to Internet resources accessible through the library. Parents are advised to supervise their children’s Internet sessions. Parents also need to inform their children if there are materials the children are not allowed to access. Parents are asked to discuss the dissemination of personal information on the Internet, plus the safety of e-mail, social media, and chat rooms. To be more specific: Although the Mabel C. Fry Public Library does attempt to protect one from information that might be offensive, the user needs to realize not all resources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Patrons need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information found. The library will abide by the provisions set forth in the Children’s Internet Protection Act. SUPERIVISING CHILDREN’S USE The public library, unlike schools, does not serve in loco parentis (in place of a parent). Library staff cannot act in the place of parents/guardians in providing constant care and supervision of children as they explore the Internet. The responsibility for what minors read or view on the Internet rests with parents and/or guardians. Parents and guardians may find the following guidelines helpful in ensuring children have positive on-line experiences, whether at home or in the library: Use the Internet as a family. Join your children in Internet exploration. Explore the wide range of available information and tell your children about the sites you consider inappropriate for them and counsel them to avoid sites you consider unsuitable. Provide guidelines for your children on the amount of time they spend online. Instruct children NEVER to give out personal information (name, address, password, telephone number, credit card number) online. Teach children to be good online consumers. As with print information consider the source, date, and accuracy of online information. This is especially important when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications. STAFF ASSISTANCE The library does not train library staff members on using the Internet. Some staff have a great deal of experience and expertise while others do not. In all cases, library staff will attempt to assist patrons in accessing the Internet to find needed information. Library staff cannot provide in-depth training concerning Internet computer jargon or personal computer use outside of scheduled library hosted training events. We Library staff may be able to offer searching suggestions and answer questions. Because of library scheduling and fluctuations in circulation desk foot traffic, Staff assistance with Internet use expertise may not always be available. GUIDELINES FOR ACCESSING THE INTERNET AT THE MABEL C FRY LIBRARY 1. Free, open, wireless internet access is available in the library during operating hours. It is also available in the library parking lot and field, west of the library, when the library is closed (24/7/365). The library does not have wireless printing services available at this time. 2. The Internet Access computers are normally available, subject to periodic maintenance at the following times: 9:00 AM – 7:45 PM Monday –Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM Friday - Saturday 3. Use of the Internet Access computers is on a first-come, first –served basis. Internet sign- on and time-keeping are done electronically using time-management software, not by library staff. Patrons will sign-in to use a computer at the reservation station using either their valid library card or guest pass. Patrons with $5.00 or more in library fees on their account will be denied internet usage until the balance is brought below $5.00. A guest pass will not be issued to any patron having a library card with $5.00 or more in library fees on their account. After sign- on, patrons will either be assigned to an available computer or placed on a waiting list. The patron’s rank on the waiting list is shown on the reservation station monitor. Those using the Internet access computers are entitled to an initial 1 hour session. Patrons will be electronically notified prior to the end of their session. If others are waiting to use a computer, the patron’s session will be ended by the library’s electronic time management software after 1 hour. If no one is waiting to use the computer, patrons will automatically be given 15 more minutes, continuously, until they either sign off or there is someone else waiting to use the computer. All Internet browsing history is automatically removed after each session by the library’s time- management software. 3. Minors will not be issued guest passes or allowed to access Social Networking sites. 4. There is no limit to the number of sessions, per patron, per day. The only limit would be due to others using the computers. 5. Patrons cannot send or receive e-mail (electronic mail) using the library’s e-mail system. 6. Patrons may not use their own software programs on the Internet Access computers. 7. Patrons may not use the library computers to engage in any activity that constitutes a violation of local, state, or federal laws. 8. Patrons may also use their own data storage device such as a USB drive or external hard drive. Warning: Although we use virus protection on the library computers, this will not completely protect you from the chance of getting a virus on yours. Software downloaded from the Internet may contain a virus and you need to have a virus checking software on your computer. The Mabel C. Fry Public Library is not responsible for damage to a patron’s storage device or computer, or for any loss of data, damage, or liability that may occur from patron use of the library’s computer. 9. The library provides printing, from library computers and wirelessly from personal devices, at a minimal charge of $.25 a page. 10. Misuse of the computer or violation of the “Internet Agreement” will result in the loss of computer privileges. TECHNOLOGY PROTECTION MEASURE The Library’s Internet Users Policy in accordance with the Neighborhoods Children’s Internet Protection Act will prohibit users from accessing information harmful to minors via the Internet. INTERNET SAFETY POLICY The Library will abide by the requirements set forth in the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act. Therefore, our Internet Usage Policy will: (a) restrict access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web (b) address the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications. (c) address the unauthorized access, including so-called” hacking and other unlawful activities by minors on-line (d) address unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors (e) restrict minors’ access to materials harmful to minors  CIRCULATION/SERVICE POLICY Proposed 2009 Revised January 2012, May 2013, October 2016, July 2018, July 2021, April 2023, July 2024, October 2025, July 2026 OBTAINING LIBRARY CARDS The service area of the Mabel C. Fry Public Library is Canadian County, Oklahoma. Only authorized library staff may issue a card to a patron. Library Cards must be renewed every two years to prevent expiration. Cards that have been expired for seven (7) years will be deleted. Patrons will have to reapply for a new card if their account has been deleted. Library cards can be obtained in person at the library or at an event outside the library. They may also be completed online. Once the online application has been processed for the library card, the card number will be sent to the email address provided on the application by the patron. Patrons who obtained cards through the online application may visit the library to receive a physical card. Initial library cards are free (outside of those wishing to obtain a card as an “out of county” account). Replacement plastic cards for those that are lost or severely damaged are $2.00. A paper replacement card can be printed at no cost. ADULT LIBRARY CARDS Any person who lives, teaches or attends school, or owns property in Canadian County may apply for a free library card. Photo identification and proof of Canadian County residency is required. People who do not meet the residency requirement may obtain a library card for a non-refundable annual fee of $10.00 per family, payable in advance with photo identification and proof of address. Library cards will only be issued to residents of the state of Oklahoma. However, temporary cards may be issued to individuals who will be living/working in Oklahoma for an extended, temporary, time period. Temporary cards are issued for a six (6) month period and may be renewed for an additional six (6) months if the temporary living/working arrangement is extended. Temporary cards will need to show proof of temporary residency such as a short term rental agreement or other acceptable document. CHILDREN’S LIBRARY CARDS To obtain a library card for children under 18 years of age, the parent or legal guardian and the child must be present at the time of application. The parent/legal guardian’s signature is required on the library card application. Additional information required includes the child’s birth date and the adult’s photo identification and proof of Canadian County residency. The parent/legal guardian is legally responsible for any fees incurred by children under the age of 18. Children must be four (4) years old or older to receive a library card. Upon reaching the age of 18, the patron must update his/her information and have library staff change his/her status to an adult. All child/minor cards must be connected to a responsible parent/guardian’s library card. The connected adult card holder is responsible for all lost and damaged materials on the child’s account. CIRCULATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS Library materials listed as circulating in the library’s catalog will be loaned to patrons with a valid card. Patrons with less than $5.00 in fines/charges are eligible to borrow materials and access online resources. Patron cards with $5.00 or more in fines/charges are invalid until the amount due is below $5.00. 1  CHECKOUT LIMITS For the first check out on their new card, patrons may check out a total of three (3) books, audiobooks, or movies. After their initial check outs are returned, patrons may have a total of twenty-five (25) items checked out on their account. This excludes Playaway Launchpads, Tonieboxes, and Learning Kits which have a limit of one (1) of each category per adult card. Tonie figures are limited to three (3) per adult card. Also, there is a limit of five (5) DVDs/Blue Rays per card. Most items check out for fourteen (14) days. Exceptions are children’s holiday books which check out for seven (7) days and Inter-library loan items, which have special due dates determined by the lending library. OVERDUES AND FINES An item is overdue if not returned by the due date. Patrons with items that have not been returned for one (1) year will automatically be charged the cost of the items. In an attempt to retrieve overdue materials, the library may notify patrons of overdue items either by phone, mail, email, or text message. Late fines will be charged on items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan. Fines are $0.10 per item, per day for interlibrary loaned items. The maximum fine charged for overdue interlibrary loan items to each library card is $5.00. Fines do not accumulate when the library is closed. The Mabel C. Fry Public Library uses a third-party collection agency to secure unreturned materials and outstanding charges from customers who have not responded to notices. Accounts with items 30 days overdue and owing $50.00 or more in charges are turned over for collection. A $13.00 processing fee is added to any account submitted for collection. (See Appendix B, Oklahoma State Statute 21-1739 Library Theft). DAMAGED AND LOST ITEMS Patrons are responsible for any loss or damage to library materials incurred while an item is checked out on their card. If a patron loses an item or returns an item with damage that prevents the material from being returned to circulation, they may supply an exact replacement of the item lost or damaged or pay the cost for the item. The Library is not responsible for damage to personal audio-visual/computer equipment used with library materials. Damaged items requiring replacement will be held on a damaged shelf for a minimum of one year. After that time, photographs will be taken of the damage and the photographs and damage slip will be attached to the patron account and the material disposed of. When a patron returns an item that is damaged but reparable or has had bar codes and/or RFID tags removed, a $5.00 fee may be charged to cover the cost of labor and materials necessary to repair the item. A patron who returns items with damage or infestation due to roaches, bed bugs or any other pests, may be charged for the materials if they are beyond treatment. RENEWALS The maximum number of renewals for regular circulating items is two (2) times. Items that have holds/reserves, or that have reached the maximum number of renewals may not be renewed. Renewal dates are from the date renewed, not the original due date. Renewals can be made in person, on the library web page, and by phone. Renewals may be made from the web page the day before the items are due or 2 earlier if the patron has no overdue materials and less than $5.00 in fines. All materials will automatically renew, up to the renewal limit of two (2) times unless the item is on hold. This occurs on the due date. The patron will be notified of the renewal by text or email if that option is enabled on their account. RESERVES/HOLDS Any patron with a valid card may reserve library materials. Reserves can be made in person, by phone or on the library’s online catalog. Reserves made from the online catalog will be processed by library staff on the next open business day. Patrons will be notified by the method selected on the library card application. Items will be held for the patron for one (1) week. Experience passes are on a first come first serve basis. Patrons may call ahead to see if an experience pass is available and a one (1) hour hold to allow the patron to check out the pass. If the pass is not picked up in one (1) hour, it will return to the shelf to become available for checkout. INTERLIBRARY LOAN REQUESTS All patrons with a valid card may borrow materials from other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan service. Interlibrary loan services will place two (2) requests per patron per month, one request at a time. Patrons are responsible for any additional charges incurred with the request. All items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan will be valued at no less than $50.00. This is to ensure that patrons who do not return Interlibrary Loan materials will be sent for third party collection for additional assistance in getting the item(s) returned. Patrons who fail to pick up or to notify the library staff, more than one time, that they no longer need an Interlibrary Loan item will be charged $5.00 for returning postage and processing costs. Customers must notify library staff within three days of submitting an Interlibrary Loan request form that they no longer need the item requested in order to avoid being charged postage and processing costs. Additional charges may include overdue fees, processing fees, rental fees, collection fees, photocopy charges, replacement costs, and fees associated with lost or damaged items. Charges must be paid before any future requests are processed. 3  Appendix A OPPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF CANADIAN COUNTY RESIDENCY All applicants for a Mabel C. Fry Public Library borrower’s card are required to furnish photo identification and proof of address. Any person who lives, teaches, attends school or owns property in Canadian County will be considered a resident and eligible for a Mabel C. Fry Public Library borrower’s card at no charge. Library cards will only be issued to residents of the state of Oklahoma. A temporary card may be issued to an individual who will be living/working in Oklahoma for an extended, temporary, time period. Acceptable proofs of county residency include: • Driver’s license with current street address • Current vehicle insurance verification listing Canadian County • Personal check with printed name and street address • Voter registration card • Utility bill or receipt within past 30 days with name and address • Any first class, stamped piece of mail with name and address postmarked within the past 30 days • Current Canadian County/Yukon telephone directory • Current Canadian County property tax statement • Current identification from a Canadian County school Any Oklahoma resident not meeting the “Operational Definition” of a Canadian County resident will be charged a non-refundable annual fee of $10.00 to receive a Mabel C. Fry Public Library borrower’s card. The fee will also cover the borrower’s immediate family. 4  Appendix B Oklahoma Statute title 21, sec.1739 A. As used in this section: 1. “Library facility” means any: a. Public library; or b. Library of an educational, historical or eleemosynary institution, organization, or society; or c. Museum; or d. Repository of public or institutional records. 2. “Library material” means any book, plate, picture, photograph, engraving, painting; drawing, map, newspaper, magazine, pamphlet, broadside, manuscript, document, letter, record, microform, sound recording, audiovisual materials in any format, magnetic or other tapes, catalog cards or catalog records, electronic data processing records, computer software, artifacts, or other documentary, written or printed materials regardless of physical form or characteristics, belonging or on loan to, or otherwise in the custody of a library facility. 3. “Demand” means either actual notice to the possessor of any library materials or the mailing of written notice to the possessor at the last address of record which the library facility has for said person, demanding the return of designated library materials. If demand is made by mail it shall be deemed to have been given as of the date the notice is mailed by the library facility. B. Any person shall be guilty, upon conviction, of library theft who willfully: 1. Removes or attempts to remove any library material from the premises of a library facility without authority; or 2. Mutilates, destroys, alters or otherwise damages, in whole or in part, any library materials; or 3. Fails to return any library materials which have been lent to said person by the library facility, within seven (7) days after demand has been made for the return of the library materials. C. A person convicted of library theft will be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the fine and restitution provisions of the subsection but shall not be subject to imprisonment. The punishment for conviction of library theft shall be: 1. If the aggregate value of the library material is Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or less, by fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or the offender shall make restitution to the library facility, including payment of all related expenses incurred by the library facility as a result of the actions of the offender, or both such fine and restitution; or 2. If the aggregate value of the library material is greater than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), by fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), or the offender shall make restitution to the library facility, including payment of all expenses incurred by the library facility as a result of the actions of the offender, or both such fine and restitution. D. Copies of the provision of this section shall be posted on the premises of each library facility. Added by Laws 1988, c. 112-1 eff. Nov. 1, 1988. 5