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d. The library staff is very excited about participating in the Christmas parade and <br />Tim is in full support of this. The city has provided a trailer and truck for the staff <br />to decorate. The public is invited to be a part of the library's float. <br />e. Introduction to Personal Computer classes will begin in January 2022. Ron <br />Hervey will be leading the classes, from 9:00 a.m. —10:00 a.m., which is before <br />the library opens so as not to interfere with daily operations. This will be a basic <br />level class, with plans to have advanced classes with enough interest. <br />f. With regard to the current Texas Education Agency request for school districts in <br />Texas to itemize books that have been placed on a list of concern by State <br />Representative Matt Krause and supported by Governor Greg Abbott for Texas <br />school children, Tim announced to the board that the Paris Public Library's <br />mission is to give library services without censorship. The library currently has 69 <br />of the 850 books that are listed as books of concern on the shelves. Tim stated <br />that it is not the library's place to censure. For parents who are concerned about <br />the content any book on the library shelves, there will be a complaint that they <br />can fill out. This form will be submitted to the Library Director and then sent to <br />the Library Advisory Board for further discussion. <br />g. Tim provided the board with an example of the Certificate of Appreciation for <br />board members who complete their term. <br />h. Tim has joined the Texas Library Association and is trying to get involved at the <br />state level. <br />i. The library will soon become a training location for Pet Partners, with the first <br />certification class on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Tim stated that volunteers <br />who certify will be eligible to take their trained animal to the library, senior <br />homes, and other places that participate in the program. <br />j. Tim is working on a possible $5,000 grant from the power plant. This suggestion <br />was made by a new volunteer who works at the plant and stated that there are <br />funds available, if the library applies. Tim said that these funds would go to <br />replacing some furniture, upgrading technology, and money set aside for other <br />programs. <br />k. Time wanted the board to know that a portion of the front lobby has now been <br />established as the "Friend Zone." This will be a place to market new <br />memberships for the Friends, plus upcoming events, and a general welcoming <br />spot for people who enter the library. <br />The next meeting will be on December 15th, 2021 <br />