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PARIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD JUNE 21, 2000 MINUTES The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met in regular session Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at 4 PM in the Gallery with Chairman Jackie Alsobrook presiding and these members present: Virginia Gibbs, Nancee Salzman, Curtis Fendley, John Howison, Walter Williams, and Rogene Patterson, Secretary. Absent were Sarah Gambill, Bill Strathern and Friends President Jimmye Hancock. Library Director Beverly Lewis was present. The May 17, 2000, Minutes were approved as distributed. Ms. Lewis advised expenditures were on target for this time of the fiscal year. Last month's circulation was down 3.2% compared to the same month last year. Ms. Lewis explained the cataloging process is slower this year because the cataloger is new to the position and thus new items are not available as quickly which does affect circulation. Although circulation of juvenile titles was about the same because many new titles were processed in April. Ms. Lewis noted senior volunteers gave more hours of service in May which was appreciated and which will continued to be needed during the summer months especially. Only preschool story times were held on Thursdays in May; however, the attendance was good. The adult outreach service delivered materials to 13 group sites and 9 homebound patrons last month. The Summer Reading Club theme is "Queens and Kings and Magical Things" and weekday afternoon programs have been well attended. The Gallery is colorfully decorated with a castle complete with drawbridge; and young readers report they enjoy the stories and crafts. The Mobile Library Summer Reading Service programs are held at nine sites and the Police Athletic League (PAL) is an addition to last year's list. The kids at PAL are older than those at the other sites thus it's a great challenge to present books that will hold their interest. Each attendee receives a tote bag that can be used each week to carry the free books and other give away materials. Earth Grains has been very generous in providing snacks each week. Project SAVE also furnishes free educational materials and pays for give away books and a program assistant. In addition, adult attendees are given a free dictionary and SAVE information.