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c. National Friends of the Library Week: October 19 —25 is the National Friends of the Library Week. The Friends plan on hosting another art contest. Connie would like the youth -aged winners to work collaboratively on a mural for the library. The annual meeting is tentatively set for October 21 Si, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. atthe library. VI. Director's Remarks: a. Board member stepping down: Sandi contacted Connie, stating that due to her recent shoulder surgery, she will be stepping down from the position. This leaves one open seat on the board. Connie stated that there is a lot of interest but will have to wait for City Council to move further on the m atter. b. Recent break-in of the library: Connie informed the board that during the last week of July, a person broke into the library and was arrested shortly afterward at the Farmer's Market. The library indoor cameras showed the person had come in during the day and left a window open, to which they crawled through after closing time. They damaged the library register, stole $24.60, flash drives, and ear buds that are sold to the patrons. While this person was in jail, another unsuccessful attempt was made to break into the library. Connie told the board thatthe Paris Police Department has been great with increasing their patrol visits. The Chief of Police noted that the hardware forthe historical windows is original, so it would be advised to use metal zip ties to secure the windows closed. Connie informed the board that this would not be a fire hazard. Connie stated that it can be unnerving to be at the library alone at night and hopes thatwith the new fiscalyear, the library can have more lighting installed outdoors. c. Agenda for September: Steve requested to have an item put on the agenda for September: he would like to review the five-year plan since this is anew start to the annual board meetings. d. Will of Ms. Rhodes: Steve asked Connie for an update to the fin ancial proceedings for the willof Ms. Rhodes. Connie stated that it is stillgoingthrough the process of closing it and will update the board when that happens. After the board members briefly discussed the possibilities of what could be accomplished with them oney, it was decided that this would beta bled fora future discussion. e. Statistics: July programs had 568 children, 214 adults, and 31 teens in attendance. July showed 12, 605 items in circulation and 5, 979 visits were made to the library.