Library Open house!

The Friends of the Library are hosting an Open House on December 7th in the Library.
Please come and join us to kick off the holiday season.

Special Story Time!!

Wednesday November 19 - STORYTIME at the Chazy Public Library 4:00, for children from age 3 to 8.

Old Sign Post Removed

Conrad Bechard, maintenance supervisor for the Town of Chazy has cut down the old sign post that was in the middle of the sidewalk.

He will attach a new international library sign to the side of the building in the near future. Town Historian, Bob Cheeseman, was on hand to record the event and give a helping hand.

Repairing Mortar Joints

Richard West, long time resident of Chazy and a contractor is volunteering his time to "point up" the old stone walls of the Chazy Library. "Should be good for an other thirty years!", according to Dick.

Chazy Public Library Trustees’ Meeting 9-17-08

Present: George Brendler, Emily Castine, Pat Neverett, Debby Powers, Tina Trombly, and Francie Fairchild, director.
George called the meeting to order at 7:03. The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and Emily made a motion to accept, seconded and passed.
Treasurers’ report: Debby reported that a CD worth $30,000.00 has been rolled over for another term. It is recorded in the yearly report. There is a regional workshop offered on 10/1/08 discussing shared service examples. Pat made a motion to have Debby attend, seconded and passed. Debby said Caroline Tetreault has not contacted her as of yet. She did speak with her on 9/15 and gave her a list of questions. Debby and George will meet with her when she is available. George needs to go to bank with Deb to transfer signatures on bank account.
Director’s report: See attached report. Francie is working on cleaning up her desk to improve work flow. She is working on the Gates grant survey and Tech Atlas inventory. The Quadricentennial committee will meet on 10/20 at 9:30 at the Homestead restaurant, in Chazy. The group will discuss plans to sell souvenirs, incorporate the Transportation museum, and form other committees. Francie said she needs a substitute for 11/9-11/12/08 because she will attend a conference in Burlington, VT. The board approved.
Committee reports: there are none at this time. Will plan on meeting this winter.
Correspondence: Thank you letters have been sent to Chazy Westport Communications and Betty Little. George requested a thank you be sent to James Riley for his help on the screen door.
Unfinished business: Need a light fixture for bathroom, Tina will try and get one and have Jim install. The NCCCA decentralization grant has been researched by Emily. She spoke with Sue Daul and was told no money was needed for sponsorship of Adrian Carr. He will do a benefit concert at CCRS for the Chazy Public Library. See attached form.
Quadricentennial historical marker-Emily made a motion to pay for the marker ($1754.00) with the understanding that $1000.00 will come from the grant, $500.00 from the Friends of the library, and $254.00 from the Helen Sweet memorial fund, which will reimburse the libraries’ account, seconded by Pat, all in favor. The new computers have arrived. Debby suggested we dispose of the old ones at Total Computer in Plattsburgh. They will accept them at no cost to us. George presented some new sign proposals. The old sign on the side-walk will be removed. George will send ideas to members and they will be discussed.
New Business: Capital fund discussion at the Sagamore conference. Francie attended and handed out her notes on how to promote the library in our community. She also gave us two booklets, Turning the Page and Keeping Your Community Connected, to review. George will review the DVD and present a brief summary.
Francie announced that there will be an open house for the Chateaugay library. She will get more information and let the members know the details.
Next meeting set for 10/29 at 5:00. The motions of this meeting were reviewed. Meeting adjourned at 8:20
Respectfully submitted,

Tina Trombly
Secretary to the trustees

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.

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