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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />02/16/2022 <br />Meeting Minutes <br />Opening: <br />The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman <br />Steve Hellmann and 4:01 p.m. <br />Present: <br />Board members present were: Steve Hellmann, Eva Dickey, Myers Hurt, Jennifer Cullum, <br />Melanie Loughmiller, Lauren Mathews, and DeEtte Cobb. Library Director Tim DeGhelder and <br />PJC Intern Justin were also present. City Council Liaison Linda Knox was absent. <br />I. Citizens Forum: No citizens addressed the library board. <br />II. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the January 26, 2022 were approved by the <br />board with Myers Hurt making the motion and Eva Dickey providing the second. <br />III. New Business: Tim noted that the new business would be presented to the Board <br />with the Director's Notes. <br />IV. Old Business: No old business. <br />V. Presentations <br />a. Budget Report <br />The total expenditures for Fiscal Year so far amount to $224,291.61, which is <br />31% of the FY 2022 budget. <br />b. Statistical Report <br />The Kids Read Free program is making a notable impact on circulation. There has <br />been an increase in book circulation from 2,000 to 3,000 in one month. Tim said <br />that the parents are very happy about the program. <br />Reference Assistance was logged at 185 requests. Internet usage at the library <br />was logged in at 348 times. Computer Instruction was provided to 171 people. <br />There were 2,103 Facebook views and 35 YouTube views. <br />VI. Friends of the Library Report <br />a. The Friends membership drive has provided 5 new members. <br />b. The Friends are providing funds for the Adult Reading Program incentives. <br />VII. Director's Remarks <br />