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Library Advisory Board October 16, 2002 Page 2 of the department's new infrared cameras. There were 24 preschool outreach programs serving 354 kids and 69 adults. In Adult Outreach Services there were 55 people served at Nursing Homes and 230 items left at various sites. Callie Thompson reported that the Fall Luncheon was another success. Over 140 people attended and enjoyed the "Texas Attitudes" program given by Dave Tanner. She and her group are looking at the possibility of moving the day of the luncheon to a Tuesday or Thursday in the spring. They used some of the money raised from previous luncheons to purchase a marionette theater for the kids programs. She will talk to Emily about future needs. Betty mentioned that they are in need of 8 "Mite Lite" tables for the meeting room which run $1,900 and were cut from her budget request. In her Director's Remarks, Betty discussed the success of half-price Wednesdays for library fines. She also told us about the nine new highway signs which will be posted around town to direct people to the library. She also discussed a new program through Bibz. com which will make ordering new books easier and more effective. Betty stated that the library will receive $5,862 in aid from Loan Star which will go towards the purchase of replacement computers and printers for the staff. Finally, Betty informed us that 200 DVDs have arrived and will be put out as soon as the new shelving is installed. Joyce Kennemer asked about how to publicize memorials. Several ideas were tossed around including putting a notice on the outreach schedules at the nursing homes. Anna Davis mentioned that several families donated books to her school library to commemorate birthdays and anniversaries. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. The next meeting will be held on November 20, 2002 at 4:00p.m. in the Gallery. Vicki Terlap Date Approved