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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES September 23, 1992 The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session, September 23, 1992, at 4 PM in the Gallery with Vice - Chairman Beth Shelton presiding. These members attended: Jackie Alsobrook, Jean Gibson, Bill Hagood, Rogene Patterson, Joe Rex, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Absent were Virginia Gibbs and Chairman Bill Neely. Beverly Lewis, Library Director, and Keitt Wood of the Friends of the Library were present. Minutes of the August 19, 1992, meeting were approved as circulated. Ms. Lewis discussed the Budget, noting the expenditures were within the budget for the final part of the Fiscal Year. In the Statistical Report, she said the slight decrease in items circulated was due to the early start -up of area schools since the juvenile fiction circulation was down. However, the reference assistance increased to 3,393 which was due to school starting early and she said some students were in the Library the day after school began. She advised 443 new adult titles were added and 25 audio books which are becoming more popular. There were 181 new card holders added in August. Mrs. Ellis reported the Committee consisting of Jean Gibson and Virginia Gibbs, along with Sallie Cecil of the Paris Area Arts Alliance, had a meeting in the Thrasher studio - gallery, September 22 at 1:30 PM. The discussion with Mr. W. R. Thrasher and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Thrasher pinpointed some details of the January 14 -18, 1993, exhibit with J. R. collecting and placing the paintings in the Gallery, and an exhibit of publicity and other Thrasher memoribilia in the historical case in the foyer. J. R. offered a print to be a door prize. Mrs. Thrasher will compile a list of their family members and friends along with business art gallery associates for an invitation to be sent frm the Committee; J. R. will place the paintings on Thursday, and it will be open, especially to school children, on Friday, Saturday, with a honoring program and reception (Friends of the Library) at 2 PM Sunday, January 17 in the Library, and again on Monday for hours to be decided. The Northtex Investigative Services will provide security for $8.75 an hour for the 72 hours, and the value of the paintings will be insured under the City's policy. The Paris Area Arts Alliance has budgeted $200 for the event, and the Library Board $500. Other expenses will include the approximate $100 for a plaque for the Thrashers and the postage, invitations and program.