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Paris Public Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 17 December 2008 The Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2008, at 4 p.m. in the Library Gallery. Deborah Hatley, Debbie Anderson, Chairman Bill Kennedy, Eddie Poole, Linda Vandiver, and Library Director Priscilla McAnally attended. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed. The Library Director distributed the trust funds report. Tota1 for all funds is $202,543.11. The housing projects reading program discussed in an earlier meeting has not materialized. The Library Director has been in contact with housing project personnel, but they have not responded to her inquiries and suggestions. The problem seems to be a lack of interest from the parents. Bill Kennedy suggested we take the program to them. The Director plans to discuss the possibility of the Friends supplying an elmo and projector a.fter the first of the yeaz. The budget report reflected $12,000 spent last month on books. Funds from the Lone Star Library grant have not yet been received, but a portion of the money has already been spent for library patron cards and interlibrary loan courier service. The remainder will go for computers or a multi-media projector. The statistical report showed circulation slightly down despite visits showing an increase. Reserves are up as are interlibrary loans and program attendance. The Friends spring luncheon will feature Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic's Daughter. She will not charge a fee `or coming, relying only on book sales at the event. The fall wine and cheese event netted about $200. A newsletter will be sent out in the coming weeks. The attendance for the art walk was virtually non-existent the first weekend, so the second weekend the library was not kept open. Ms. McAnally is currently weeding the audio ca.ssette collection. There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. Submitted by, i Ir~~ L' l~~ivf1~/ i✓ Debbie Anderson, Secretary - rTV'2 5