Anne reported that the Library has submitted two grants to the Illinois State Library. The first is a Weed-n-Feed grant for funds to buy science and technology books. The second is Bring Teens Back on Their Own Terms, a request for $150,000 for 21 libraries and the Metropolitan Library System to fund a gaming tournament program. Whether the grants are funded will be announced in September or October.
The wireless disclaimer is working. It appears on the laptops of wireless Internet users in our building. They have to click to agree to our policies.
We received our 2005 Per Capita Grant of $15,600. The application for the 2006 has arrived and is due October 15. It requires an evaluation of the facility and a review of the trustee handbook.
Anne said that she and the board are reviewing the emergency policy. Aaron and Nancy are weeding the 300s and 500s. John is weeding YA audiobooks.
Beth reported that we have a very hardworking group of pages. Shannon wants to have another shelf reading in youth services after the summer reading program is finished.
The next meeting will be Thursday, August 4.