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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD OCTOBER 21, 11998 ull►3l The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday, October 21, 1998, at 4 PM in the Gallery with Keitt Wood, Chairman, presiding and these members present: Curtis Fendley, Virginia Gibbs, John Howison, Rogene Patterson, Beth Shelton, and Frances Ellis, Secretary. Absent were Jackie Alsobrook, Ralph Rodgers; and Catharine Browning, Friends President. Beverly Lewis, Library Director, was present. The September 16, 1998, Minutes were approved as distributed. Ms. Lewis advised the FY 97 -98 Budget Report was not yet available from the City Finance Department. She also noted the Library Budget Request for FY 98 -99 had been approved by City Council. She thanked those Board members who attended the Council meeting to support the Request. The FY 97 -98 Circulation Report was distributed and Ms. Lewis noted that the 7/10% decrease was due to the fact the Library was open four fewer days than the previous year because of the inside repairs that had been done late last fall. Nevertheless, the annual circulation was 294,379 items which was again an excellent record. Reference assistance provided, patrons in the building, reserves delivered, and gifts received all increased last year. The Children's Services Report was given by Ms. Lewis who advised 24 programs were held in September with 409 kids and 152 adults attending. The Library has planned the first Halloween Party and Costume Contest for kids which will be held Saturday, October 24. Every kid in attendance will receive a prize. The Party will include a puppet show, stories and songs. In addition, there will be a surprise appearance by Bashful the Certified Therapy Dog handled by Jane Dixon. Bashful will do tricks and demonstrate correct dog behavior and Dixon will discuss proper dog care. The Outreach Services Program had a busy September with deliveries to thirteen locations and a circulation of 816 books; 194 videos; 213 audio books; and 55 magazines. After one year of service, the success of the outreach program is very evident. Beginning with two locations and increasing to thirteen, the annual circulation was 4,173 books; 742 videos; 869 audio books; and 547 magazines. Many recipients of the library materials have mentioned their appreciation of this special service. After discussion about the Board terms, upon motion by Curtis Fendley, second by Beth Shelton, the change in the Board By -Laws was approved by two - thirds of the Board members present. The change is to add the following sentence to Paragraph (l.) concerning Officers and Members: "No member shall serve more than two consecutive full terms."