North Douglas Library District

The meeting included discussions on the library report, highlighting the return of story time and Lego Club, as well as a Friends giving Bingo program. Partnerships with the chamber for events like the train show and the Night Before Christmas were mentioned. The board also discussed the maker space cabinet, stem equipment, and a potential privacy pod for interviews and job training. Updates were provided on grant applications, including a Woolly grant and a Douglas County Library Foundation grant. The possibility of increasing staff time and hours to include Mondays was also discussed. The financial report included a discussion of income, program materials, and personnel services.

The North Douglas Library District's strategic plan aims to inspire a vibrant, engaged community by empowering individuals and strengthening communities through access to information, space for ideas, and resources for exploration. The plan is structured around three main goals: developing education and training programs and resources, increasing and improving access and accessibility to library spaces, services, and resources, and fostering community trust and ownership through expanded partnerships and collaborations. It emphasizes values of empowerment, equitable access, and community inclusivity.

The board discussed the approval of the September meeting minutes, the library's statistical report, and a potential collaboration with Lan lary District. They also discussed the Singing Creek Educational Center's visit and the Friends of the Library's upcoming events and initiatives, including the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. The board also touched on city council matters, including public comment requests to correct minutes and discussions around a potential already bu on project.