HomeMy WebLinkAboutTLAB 2014-11-04 MinutesTukwila Library Advisory Board (TLAB) Committee
Minutes
November 4, 2014 — Tukwila Community Center
Attendance: Sharon Kidd (Chair), Linda McLeod, Marie Parrish, Gerie Ventura (Secretary)
Staff: John Sheller (KCLS), Stephanie Gardner (Tukwila Parks & Recreation)
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:07pm.
Business Items:
1. Stephanie reported that 600 people attended the recent Halloween event. Bookmarks and healthy
snacks were distributed, via the 5 -2 -1 Let's Go campaign.
2. John reported that this would be his last meeting with us. Maria Bonadetti will be our new KCLS
representative at these meetings. Her new cluster responsibility includes the Foster, Valley View,
Burien, White Center, and Boulevard Park branches. John will administer the Renton, Renton
Highlands, Fairwood, Southcenter, and Skyway cluster.
3. In regards to the new library, KCLS has an agreement to purchase the land but does not have the title
yet. No other news to report on that project.
4. John reported that Rachel McDonald and the Tukwila Teen Library Council (TLC) raised over $600
at their recent dry -run Read -a -Thon event. Their ultimate goal is to purchase a $5,000 fundraising
tile for the new Tukwila Library. The TLC has been spotted recently, wearing their new club t- shirts
that were purchased with our support. Rachel will report more at our December meeting.
5. Sharon requested library circulation numbers for future meetings.
6. KCLS Director search: the Board of Trustees has narrowed the search to 3. November 13 is a formal
interview day. Marie will attend a meeting of library administrators, staff, and advisory board
members. A final decision may be made at the November 19 KCLS Board meeting.
7. Stephanie thanked John for his service to our committee.
8. Stephanie shared a letter from Shannon Fisher, the Tukwila Volunteer and Events Coordinator.
She's requesting $1,500 to purchase board games for families that attend the December 15 Day of
Giving event. Marie moved to spend $1,500 for the Day of Giving event. Linda seconded it and the
motion was approved.
9. Stephanie suggested that we think about a TLAB spending plan in January 2015, for the entire year.
Adjournment: It was moved by Linda to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Marie and the meeting was
adjourned at 7:46pm.