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Englewood Public Library
3400 S . Elati St., Englewood, CO 80110 (303)762-2560
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Englewood Public Library Board
November 9. 1993
The regular meeting of the Englewood Public Library Board was called to
order by Chair Larilyn Ashlock at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Larilyn Ashlock, Rachel Stoddard, Sunday Aigbe (arrived at
7:04), Marilyn Brenengen, Doug Cohn, Mary Dounay, Gloria Ulrich,
Valerie Williams, Jennifer Wolgemuth, Youth Representative, Alex
Habenicht. City Council Representative to the Board/
REGRETS:Carolin Atkins
ALSO PRESENT: Hanle Long, Library Director, Donna Gottberg,
Recording Secretary, Ms. Pat Chacon and college student
Roll call was taken and a quorum declared present.·
There were no scheduled (other than Ms. Chacon) or unscheduled
visitors.
Correction to October 12. 1993 Minutes. Last paragraph on first page
should read: The Council member related to Ms. Dou nay, and it was
implied, that Mr. Long was offered $35,000 to keep the Bookmobile
running and that Mr. Long refused the amount.
93-22 MOTION: That the Minutes from the meeting of October 12, 1993
be accepted as amended.
Moved by Mary Dounay
Seconded by Marilyn Brenengen
Motion carried.
Ms. Ulrich gave a brief report on her attendance at the Colorado Library
Association Conference. One of the most interesting meetings she
attended was on ·Raising Money for Libraries in the 90's. • If the Board is
interested in raising funds to run the Bookmobile she would be glad to
share the information gathered at the Conference . Ms. Habenicht
interjected that she felt it would take a combination of information
reviewed, to save the Bookmobile. She feels Council would listen to the
community. Ms. Ulrich sees local entities as sponsorship for the
Bookmobile. We would need a lot of help and input. Other libraries have
had items in jeopardy and saved by contacting area organizations and
asking for help. Ms. Habenicht, along with Ms .. Ulrich, volunteered their
support to help as needed.
Discussion of pros and cons followed for fund-raising and sponsorship
by area agencies. It would take a lot of work and time. In other
instances the Friends group were supporters for fund-raising. Ms. Ulrich
brought back an abundance of literature that was available at the
conference.
Ms. Williams attended Family Literacy sessions, along with Intellectual
Freedom programs. Creative fund-raising tactics were presented. She
felt honored to be able to attend the conference, and she and Ms. Ulrich
both thanked the Board for giving them the opportunity to attend. Ms.
Williams also brought back information that might be worthwhile,
considering our circumstances here at EPL She distributed a pamphlet
on the awards presented at the conference. Mr. Long thanked both Ms.
Williams and Ms. Ulrich for taking the time to attend the conference.
Hanle Long introduced Ms. Patricia Chacon. She is in charge of the
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Family Literacy program in the Englewood Schools. Ms. Chacon was •
joined this evening by a college student working in this field. Ms.
Chacon gave background on the Family Literacy program and how it
began. The initial funding of a $100, 000 Federal Grant was given at that
time. They were one of six in Colorado to receive a grant. A question
and answer period followed her outline of the program in the area of
Bishop and Maddox schools only. Ms. Chacon has placed flyers with
information on this program in the Library and other area public
buildings . It is the top program in the state, and has been well received
in this area. They have recently received a grant for playground
equipment. It is an open-ended and flexible program, to help families
gain employment and work with their children. She will have an open
house in December and the Library will receive an invitation to attend.
Ms. Dounay added that 55% of Englewood children are eligible to
receive a free lunch in the schools, which further brings home the
economic crisis now facing Englewood.
Director Long and Board members thanks Ms. Chacon for · her informative
presentation.
Mr. Long informed the Board of the Library's having the Future-Test in
·use at this time. It has been well received. There are . plans to add 50 •
new tests in '94. EPL is the first in the state to have this program. EPL
is willing to work with patrons on time needed on this equipment. At the
present there is a 30 min. time limit, but if no one is waiting, the patron
may continue after the limit.
• We have out for patrons ·changes,· a survey asking for input about our
periodical collection. All suggestions will be considered.
Director Long is asking City Council for a resolution for the ·Food for
Fines· program, again this year. during the holidays. lnterFaith Task
Force receive our donations of food for distribution to needy families in
the area. Fine collection drops about $400-$600 during that time. but he
feels it is a very worthwhile program to help Englewood families.
Mr. Long noted he was pleased with the recent ·Herald. article regarding
the Library.
Distributed earlier was a letter from Mr. Long to Dr. Walpole listing the
number of items incorporated in the area schools.
Ms. Tatum. Programming Librarian, is having a Raptor Foundation
program this month. She is also trying to schedule a return of Mission
Wolf at some future date.
Children's Book Week storytimes are planned for one week in November.
Ms. Tatum and Ms. Hargrove are giving about 100 programs at the
schools. There has been very positive response from the schools.
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Members' Choice
Ms. Dounay enjoyed seeing the articles on school board elections
included in the Board packet.
Ms. Stoddard noted an article in the Rocky Mt. News on Koelbel Library
and the budget problems they are working with at this time.
Mr. Cohn distributed articles regarding libraries and literacy, noting one
article states by the year 2000, 75% of the workforce will be limited in
verbal and writing skills.
Ms. Habenicht would like to again promote the Friends Group for the
Library. to see how it stands at this point in time . She would like to
suggest reopening promotion of this group.
Ms . Dounay wanted to pass along a thought from some members of the
Historical Society. They would like to have a member from the Board
attend their meetings. The Chairperson would be the person most likely
to take on this extra responsibility .
The Statistical Report for October was briefly discussed.
The Summary Expenditure Report was briefly discussed.
Reminder~ The Board meets with Council on Monday, December 6. Be
thinking of items you would like to discuss. If there is a particular •
agenda item · you would like discussed. give a call to Donna. otherwise it
is a very informal discussion night.
Ms. Ashlock wanted to remind those members whose membership is up
for renewal in February to be thinking if they plan to renew.
The Board thanked Ms. Habenicht for refreshments this evening.
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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