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V. Friends of the Library Report: <br />Tim said that the Friends provided funding to the library, for purchasing new laptops <br />to use in the Community Meeting room. Tim will also use Friends funds to purchase <br />more games for the electronic game table. <br />VI. Director's Remarks: <br />Winter Reading Program: The Winter Reading Program began on January 1St, <br />2022 and will run through February. This is the adult reading program <br />challenge. Participants will read or listen to 4 books from the library and <br />complete the reading chart. When they submit the reading chart, they will be <br />eligible for small prizes from local businesses. Tim noted that he asked local <br />businesses if they would be willing to match the amount of gift card the <br />library was willing to purchase. For example, if the library purchased a Sonic <br />gift card in the amount of $5, Tim asked if Sonic would match that same <br />amount. <br />b. Kids Read Free: The program is working and while the statistics have yet to <br />be official, Tim hopes to discuss the progress at the February meeting, when <br />people who would normally incur fines on children's books will now be <br />alleviated of that burden. <br />c. Check Us Out: This program is to bring more attention to the happenings at <br />the library and provide one easy handout for patrons to take home or view <br />on Facebook. <br />d. Food Drive: The library is hosting a food drive to support the Downtown Food <br />Pantry, which will distribute the food. <br />e. Valentine's Cards: The library is collecting Valentine's cards created by <br />visitors to the library. The cards will be dropped off at a local Senior Home. <br />f. Teen Programs: Tim has the new Teen programs slated for debut in March. <br />More information to come. <br />g. PC Classes: Ron has begun teaching PC classes with enough interest to <br />consider teaching an advanced level. Tim noted that the classes are taught <br />before normal operating hours of the library, so there is no conflict of <br />computer access for visitors. <br />h. Grants: Tim applied for two grants. One is from the Luminant Power Plant, in <br />the amount of $6,100 which would be used to help create a small <br />quiet/media room. The second grant is from Campbell Soup, in the amount <br />of $300, which would be used to help support the book club. <br />i. Strategic Plan: <br />Employees of the library was the focus of the Strategic Plan discussion. <br />1. Staff Evaluations and Goal Setting: Tim noted that there are several <br />employees on staff who have not been provided with an annual <br />evaluation in a long time. Tim noted that yearly evaluations not only <br />help the employer but also provide the employee with an opportunity <br />to create goals, discuss any concerns, and consider their future roles. <br />