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Kids Read Free program will include the national "1000 Books before <br />Kindergarten" initiative. Children who sign up can earn "Brag Tags" for each level <br />they reach toward the goal of 1000 books read before kindergarten. The method <br />of reading the books can be via any person reading to them, including Story <br />Time. Children who earn all of the Brag Tags will reach the Reading Superstar <br />level. Tim stated that this is a way for the children to have fun while having the <br />love of reading instilled in them at a young age. DeEtte Cobb wanted to know <br />how long the children have to complete the task and Tim said they have until <br />they reach kindergarten, so it depends on how old they are when they begin. <br />Steve asked if the parents can do all the reading and Tim said yes. Tim also noted <br />that one book read to two children at the same time does count for each child. <br />Steve asked if the library could partner with the local Head Start and Tim said <br />that the library is reaching out to all pre-school aged facilities, as anyone can <br />read to the children. The point is to simply read to young children. This will <br />officially roll out on April 15t, 2022 and Tim would like to have a pizza party for <br />any children who complete the initiative before April 2023. <br />b. Adult Reading Program has 285 people signed up so far and 72 have already <br />completed the contest. Tim stated that he bought $50 in gift cards from Paris <br />Coffee and they matched that amount in donation, for a total of $100 in gift <br />cards to be drawn for the reading program participants. <br />c. Check Us Out currently has 2 months of programs on 1 page and Tim said that <br />the newsletter has the possibility to move to 1 month per page if more activities <br />begin. <br />d. Adult Team: The Adult Team food drive was a huge success. Visitors to the <br />library donated so much food that it will be divided among the Downtown Food <br />Pantry and City Square Paris for distribution. <br />e. Teen Team: The first Teen program will be on March 25. Teens will have an <br />opportunity to make a snow globe or a terrarium. If attendance is low at this first <br />event, staff will have a "make and take" available for others that did not attend <br />who can bring all of the supplies home with them and make it there. <br />f. Pete the Cat Pizza Party will be March 18tH <br />g. Director Book Club: In April, the Director's Book Club with begin with Chicken <br />Soup for the Soul. <br />h. Meeting Room Use Agreement Form. Tim noted that there needs to be a more <br />effective way to schedule the Meeting Room for the public and that it is <br />important to include an agreement for how the Meeting Room will be used. Tim <br />wants the agreement to be similar to the Computer Use Policy that is currently in <br />place at the library, so that the room space availability is fair for everyone. This <br />will be discussed further at the March 16th meeting. <br />L Small leaks were found in the roof during the recent ice storm. Tim informed the <br />board that these leaks were currently being addressed for repairs. <br />j. Family Craft Night will be on April 11th. The craft will be making cheap and easy <br />cat tents. Tim provided an example to the board. He said that the staff will place <br />examples throughout the library, inviting families to join the event. <br />