William Wert

The board discussed updates from the Library Director, including conference attendance and vendor interactions, as well as plans for future staff training and potential demographic-based marketing initiatives. They reviewed progress on strategic plan priorities regarding community partnerships and held a discussion on revising the library board by-laws, specifically regarding committee structures and roles. Additionally, the board touched upon upcoming national library recognition, financial support from the Friends of the library for equipment replacement, and future library community events.

The meeting agenda includes a report from the Library Director, an update to the Unattended Child Policy, and an update to the Library Board By-Laws. Additionally, the board will host a session with the Doylestown District Consultant and facilitate a discussion regarding the Strategic Plan, specifically focusing on the priority of contemporary facilities.

The board discussed insights from the annual Friends and Trustees Institute, focusing on succession planning, trustee roles, and potential by-law refinements. Key operational updates included staffing plans for youth services during the summer and the upcoming visit of the PA CareerLink Workforce on Wheels bus. The primary focus was a review of progress on the library's 2026 goals, specifically building a culture of learning. Discussions included the potential creation of a Library of Things, strategies for teen engagement through social media and improved programming, the necessity for continued development of job readiness resources, and the importance of ongoing staff professional development.

The meeting focused on discussions regarding sign placement for the Feaster-Van Horn Cemetery and Addisville Cemetery, including marking locations for the public works department. Additionally, there was a discussion concerning the locations of missing headstones.

The meeting included discussions on the 2026 calendar, including meeting cancellations and scheduling. The commission planned an off-site meeting for April 2026 and discussed signage dedication dates for local cemeteries. The archivist provided updates on the receipt of new signage, library exhibits, outreach opportunities, and the application for historical preservation grants. Additionally, members discussed potential strategies for displaying cemetery information using QR codes while maintaining hard copies.