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Paris Public Library Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />October 21, 2009 <br />The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met at 4 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in <br />the Library Gallery. Chairman Bill Kennedy called the meeting to order. Other members <br />in attendance were Eddie Poole, Deborah Hatley, Hilda Mallory and Linda Vandiver. <br />Library Director Priscilla McAnally was also present. <br />Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed. There was no new business. <br />The library staff will participate in a chili cookoff on Friday, October 31 from 11:30- <br />1:00. The public is invited to sample the entries. <br />The money for 2008-2009 has been expended with the exception of $620 for books. <br />The library has remained within budget and the budget for 2009-2010 will remain <br />essentially the same. <br />The statistical report showed a decrease in circulation for September, but an increase in <br />visits. There was an increase in both circulation and visits for the year. <br />There was not a representative present from the Friends of the Library, but the Board was <br />reminded of the Wine and Cheese Reception on November 5 at the Daniel Gallery. <br />The Lone Star Library Grant monies will be expended as below: <br />$2,000 <br />- Travel expenses for PLA Conference <br />2,000 - <br />Spanish collection <br />2,500 - <br />Courier service for interlibrary loans <br />300 - <br />Digital camera <br />375 - <br />Registration fee for PLA <br />4,000 - <br />Replacing lights in library <br />There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. <br />Submitted by: <br />Linda Vandiver, for Debbie Anderson, Secretary <br />