Betsy Brooks and Francie Fairchild complete hooking up the new public computer.
The network is already wireless. Two computers are available to the public.
These computers were purchased and upgraded through a matching Gates grant.
Springtime on the library grounds
Library gounds
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Chazy Public Library new Gates computer
Betsy Brooks and Francie Fairchild complete hooking up the new public computer.
The network is already wireless. Two computers are available to the public.
These computers were purchased and upgraded through a matching Gates grant.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Trustees' Meeting Minutes of 7-30-08
Present: George Brendler, Emily Castine, Debby Powers, Pat Neverett, Tina Trombly, Francie Fairchild, director.
George called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. The minutes of May 28th were reviewed, corrections were noted and Emily made a motion to approve, seconded by Debby, passed.
Treasurers’ Report: Debby presented reports for May and June. Pat made a motion to accept as presented, seconded and passed. Debby told us that she has given a copy of our 2006-2007 and 2007-present books (quick books) to Carolyn Tetreault. Debby also had a list of questions she needs answers for which she left with Carolyn. Debby is waiting to hear from Carolyn to make an appointment. George said he would like to be there also. George also mentioned that he needs to go to the bank to have his signature on record.
Director’s Report: Adrian Carr, pianist, asked that we sponsor him in his grant request. It does not involve money, just our support. Emily will contact Sue Daul at the Cultural Center to get more information.
Computers- Betsy said some have arrived. The Friends of the library have voted to provide the matching funds.
Francie wants to go to a workshop in Potsdam on 8/20 at a cost of $10.00. She will go if she can get a substitute.
Second Betty Little grant of $2500.00 has arrived. Tina will send a thank you. Tina will also send a thank you to Chazy Westport Communications. A verbal thank you has been given to Jim Trombly.
CEF-is asking libraries to contribute to downloadable books. Tina made a motion to give $100.00 to CEF for audio books. The motion was seconded and passed. State funds are being cut 2% and these books are expensive. Debby wrote a check to CEF which Francie will deliver.
Maintenance-George will check with Chazy Hardware to fix screen in front door. Sign out front needs repair. George will check with Daniels’ Sign to get cost estimate. New hours need to be posted. Instead of summer and winter hours it was suggested that the new hours be; Tuesday 12:00-7:30, Wednesday 10:00-5:00, Thursday 12:00-7:30, and Saturday 9:00-12:00. Pat made a motion to adopt these hours, seconded and all in favor. The new hours will go into effect once the sign is fixed.
Committee report: Survey-Tina reported that 50 surveys were submitted. The most requested item was handicap accessibility and larger building. Over all patrons are satisfied with our service.
Policy committee-has not met but we do have a new gift policy in place. We must follow the American Library Association standards policy concerning privacy.
Old Business: We will dispose of old computers at Total Computers in Plattsburgh-no charge.
Quadra-centennial- the cost for the marker has risen. Maggie Dodds is working with Francie to reduce the wording to save money.
Wireless access for the library was discussed. Pat made a motion to buy a router for the library. It was seconded and passed. John Brendler will help with installation.
No standing committees to report.
Possible date for meeting would be the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Adjust as needed.
New Business: Friends Book sale will be 8/30/08. Next meeting will be 9/10/08 at 5:00.
Sagamore Conference report tabled till next meeting.
Francie and Betsy have started work on a plan for a capital campaign to renovate a donated building. The Trustees could use the format to start planning now for this future possibility.
Minutes were reviewed.
Motion to adjourn at 6:15. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Tromby
Secretary
George called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. The minutes of May 28th were reviewed, corrections were noted and Emily made a motion to approve, seconded by Debby, passed.
Treasurers’ Report: Debby presented reports for May and June. Pat made a motion to accept as presented, seconded and passed. Debby told us that she has given a copy of our 2006-2007 and 2007-present books (quick books) to Carolyn Tetreault. Debby also had a list of questions she needs answers for which she left with Carolyn. Debby is waiting to hear from Carolyn to make an appointment. George said he would like to be there also. George also mentioned that he needs to go to the bank to have his signature on record.
Director’s Report: Adrian Carr, pianist, asked that we sponsor him in his grant request. It does not involve money, just our support. Emily will contact Sue Daul at the Cultural Center to get more information.
Computers- Betsy said some have arrived. The Friends of the library have voted to provide the matching funds.
Francie wants to go to a workshop in Potsdam on 8/20 at a cost of $10.00. She will go if she can get a substitute.
Second Betty Little grant of $2500.00 has arrived. Tina will send a thank you. Tina will also send a thank you to Chazy Westport Communications. A verbal thank you has been given to Jim Trombly.
CEF-is asking libraries to contribute to downloadable books. Tina made a motion to give $100.00 to CEF for audio books. The motion was seconded and passed. State funds are being cut 2% and these books are expensive. Debby wrote a check to CEF which Francie will deliver.
Maintenance-George will check with Chazy Hardware to fix screen in front door. Sign out front needs repair. George will check with Daniels’ Sign to get cost estimate. New hours need to be posted. Instead of summer and winter hours it was suggested that the new hours be; Tuesday 12:00-7:30, Wednesday 10:00-5:00, Thursday 12:00-7:30, and Saturday 9:00-12:00. Pat made a motion to adopt these hours, seconded and all in favor. The new hours will go into effect once the sign is fixed.
Committee report: Survey-Tina reported that 50 surveys were submitted. The most requested item was handicap accessibility and larger building. Over all patrons are satisfied with our service.
Policy committee-has not met but we do have a new gift policy in place. We must follow the American Library Association standards policy concerning privacy.
Old Business: We will dispose of old computers at Total Computers in Plattsburgh-no charge.
Quadra-centennial- the cost for the marker has risen. Maggie Dodds is working with Francie to reduce the wording to save money.
Wireless access for the library was discussed. Pat made a motion to buy a router for the library. It was seconded and passed. John Brendler will help with installation.
No standing committees to report.
Possible date for meeting would be the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Adjust as needed.
New Business: Friends Book sale will be 8/30/08. Next meeting will be 9/10/08 at 5:00.
Sagamore Conference report tabled till next meeting.
Francie and Betsy have started work on a plan for a capital campaign to renovate a donated building. The Trustees could use the format to start planning now for this future possibility.
Minutes were reviewed.
Motion to adjourn at 6:15. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Tromby
Secretary
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Wireless Internet now available
Please note that we have wireless internet capability at the Chazy Public Library. There are only a few outlets available for laptops. The upstairs room is available for laptop users on a limited basis.
Book sale great success!
Thanks to all our patrons for your participation in our successful book sale.
We had a beautiful day for the event with a good turnout.
Thanks, also, to those who helped out.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The Library Book Sale Hours
Please note that the hours of the book sale on Saturday the 30th of August will be from 9 am to 2 pm.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Important August dates at the Library!
STORY TIMES 4 p.m. Thursdays August 7 and 14 for children age 3 to 8.
"Catch The Reading Bug" Wind-up Party August 21 at 3:30 for those signed up for the Summer Reading Program and have returned their reading lists. PLEASE BRING YOUR LIST TO THE LIBRARY ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14.
Friends of the Library Book Sale will be August 30th at the Town Hall.BOOK DONATIONS WELCOME but please NO OLD TEXTBOOKS, ENCYCLOPEDIAS or CONDENSED BOOKS
"Catch The Reading Bug" Wind-up Party August 21 at 3:30 for those signed up for the Summer Reading Program and have returned their reading lists. PLEASE BRING YOUR LIST TO THE LIBRARY ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14.
Friends of the Library Book Sale will be August 30th at the Town Hall.BOOK DONATIONS WELCOME but please NO OLD TEXTBOOKS, ENCYCLOPEDIAS or CONDENSED BOOKS
Minutes of Trustees' Meeting June 28,2008
Chazy Public Library Trustees’ Meeting
May 28th, 2008
PRESENT: Tina Trombly, George Brendler, Emily Castine, Pat Neverett, Francie Fairchild, Director
EXCUSED: Debby Powers
Tina called the meeting to order. Minutes of the meeting of March 6 were approved upon motion made by George; seconded by Emily; all in favor. Minutes of the meeting of March 15 were approved as presented upon motion made by Emily, seconded by George; all in favor.
Sagamore workshop - Francie attended the workshop and presented a video for review by board members. Following brief discussion, it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting.
Surveys - Emily and Tina volunteered to review the questionnaires returned and prepare a report for the board of the results of same.
Construction grants - George attended the session and stated CEF appeals to people to apply for these grants. George states these are matching funds grants. He found the session very interesting.
Audit - since Debby wasn’t present, it was decided to table this matter until the next meeting.
Director’s report - The new computer has been ordered and should arrive in June. We should receive our check soon, since CEF received a check for 90% of the grant. Our matching funds are $650.00 and the Friends have agreed to pay the same.
Francie will call Dick West about repointing the stonework. She also stated NYSEG’s bill is much lower than for the month of May. The Dell computer has been repaired. A new motherboard and power surge were replaced and they are still under warranty.
CEF has a new server room. It’s much faster. They are asking member libraries for contributions towards purchasing down-loadable audio books, about $25.00 per book. The public would have access to this with their library cards. Following discussion, Francie will follow up with more information on this subject.
CEF has received a grant for teenage volunteers to teach computer skills on a one-on-one basis with whomever would be interested.
New business - Francie would like to kick-off the summer reading program,(Catch the Reading Bug, July8th-August 21st) with a professional story-teller, Karen Pillsworth, on July 8. It would cost $250.00, trustees approved of same upon motion made by George, seconded by Emily; all in favor. Francie will also apply for a $100.00 grant from CEF. Francie also spoke about a science/math workshop,ways to teach young children science and math concepts at library story times.
Quadri - centennial grant/historical maker - There will be a meeting Monday, June 2, of the Friends at K. Rynkowski’s home. Bob Cheeseman will be there to present his findings about the Sweet Ferryboat. All are invited to attend. There is a $1,000.00 grant we may be able to apply for, but it’s questionably, due to cut-backs.
Budget vote - the budget was passed at a vote of 209 for; 60 against. Pay was re-elected for another give year term. She will file her oath of office with the Town Clerk.
Slate of officers - Tina presented a sale of officers as follows: President - George; vice president - Emily; secretary - Tina; treasurer - Debby. The slate was approved as proposed and all were in favor of same.
Wireless access - Francie will contact Betsy to see if she can come and explain exactly what this service is. Matter tabled.
Emily stated that Margaret Dwyer was very upset about the size of the nameplate attached to the computer desks. She apparently expected something larger. Following discussion, it was decided to tell Margaret that under our gifts policy, the board has the discretion as to how large memorials or gifts will be. Em volunteered to explain this to her.
Emily said that Ken Lucia, the gentleman who disposes of all our unsold books from our book sale in the fall, wants to sell our books and other from a bookmobile on Labor Day weekend. Francie said he is already booked for this Labor Day. It was decided to table the matter until he approached us again. The board members feel our sale should be in the town hall where there is more room and people can browse.
We have received an invitation from the Friends group in Plattsburgh to attend their annual luncheon at the Burgundy Room on June 26th, at a cost of $15.00 per person. Carol Heilman, a photographer, will be the guest speaker.
Treasurer’s report - A motion to accept the treasurer’s reports of February 29th and March 31st, as presented was made by George; seconded by Emily; all in favor.
Next meeting date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia B. Neverett
Secretary
May 28th, 2008
PRESENT: Tina Trombly, George Brendler, Emily Castine, Pat Neverett, Francie Fairchild, Director
EXCUSED: Debby Powers
Tina called the meeting to order. Minutes of the meeting of March 6 were approved upon motion made by George; seconded by Emily; all in favor. Minutes of the meeting of March 15 were approved as presented upon motion made by Emily, seconded by George; all in favor.
Sagamore workshop - Francie attended the workshop and presented a video for review by board members. Following brief discussion, it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting.
Surveys - Emily and Tina volunteered to review the questionnaires returned and prepare a report for the board of the results of same.
Construction grants - George attended the session and stated CEF appeals to people to apply for these grants. George states these are matching funds grants. He found the session very interesting.
Audit - since Debby wasn’t present, it was decided to table this matter until the next meeting.
Director’s report - The new computer has been ordered and should arrive in June. We should receive our check soon, since CEF received a check for 90% of the grant. Our matching funds are $650.00 and the Friends have agreed to pay the same.
Francie will call Dick West about repointing the stonework. She also stated NYSEG’s bill is much lower than for the month of May. The Dell computer has been repaired. A new motherboard and power surge were replaced and they are still under warranty.
CEF has a new server room. It’s much faster. They are asking member libraries for contributions towards purchasing down-loadable audio books, about $25.00 per book. The public would have access to this with their library cards. Following discussion, Francie will follow up with more information on this subject.
CEF has received a grant for teenage volunteers to teach computer skills on a one-on-one basis with whomever would be interested.
New business - Francie would like to kick-off the summer reading program,(Catch the Reading Bug, July8th-August 21st) with a professional story-teller, Karen Pillsworth, on July 8. It would cost $250.00, trustees approved of same upon motion made by George, seconded by Emily; all in favor. Francie will also apply for a $100.00 grant from CEF. Francie also spoke about a science/math workshop,ways to teach young children science and math concepts at library story times.
Quadri - centennial grant/historical maker - There will be a meeting Monday, June 2, of the Friends at K. Rynkowski’s home. Bob Cheeseman will be there to present his findings about the Sweet Ferryboat. All are invited to attend. There is a $1,000.00 grant we may be able to apply for, but it’s questionably, due to cut-backs.
Budget vote - the budget was passed at a vote of 209 for; 60 against. Pay was re-elected for another give year term. She will file her oath of office with the Town Clerk.
Slate of officers - Tina presented a sale of officers as follows: President - George; vice president - Emily; secretary - Tina; treasurer - Debby. The slate was approved as proposed and all were in favor of same.
Wireless access - Francie will contact Betsy to see if she can come and explain exactly what this service is. Matter tabled.
Emily stated that Margaret Dwyer was very upset about the size of the nameplate attached to the computer desks. She apparently expected something larger. Following discussion, it was decided to tell Margaret that under our gifts policy, the board has the discretion as to how large memorials or gifts will be. Em volunteered to explain this to her.
Emily said that Ken Lucia, the gentleman who disposes of all our unsold books from our book sale in the fall, wants to sell our books and other from a bookmobile on Labor Day weekend. Francie said he is already booked for this Labor Day. It was decided to table the matter until he approached us again. The board members feel our sale should be in the town hall where there is more room and people can browse.
We have received an invitation from the Friends group in Plattsburgh to attend their annual luncheon at the Burgundy Room on June 26th, at a cost of $15.00 per person. Carol Heilman, a photographer, will be the guest speaker.
Treasurer’s report - A motion to accept the treasurer’s reports of February 29th and March 31st, as presented was made by George; seconded by Emily; all in favor.
Next meeting date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia B. Neverett
Secretary
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