Mead Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
• Meeting was called to order by Jenn Lee at 6:14 pm. Open Meetings Act poster was pointed out on the west wall of the back room.
• Roll Call:
o Members Present-Mary Mayfield (2024), Sara Else (2027), Jenn Lee (2026), Cara Simon (2027)
o Member Absent- Hickman (2024)
o Also Present-Library Director-Laurie VanAckeren
• Guests or Public Items to discuss:
• Business Items
• Director’s Report
o April stats were reviewed. Stats remained similar between March and April.
o Kids Easter Craft had 17 kids.
o Kids Cloud Craft had 4 kids.
o Adult Book Club had 11 people.
o Reviewed Book & Bake Sale. Laurie has requested funds from the Friends of the Library to pay for mulch for the garden and a memorial plaque for Jan Behrens.
o Summer Reading Program packets available. Tails and Tales, May 30th- July 30th.
 Build-A-Buddy Event July 17th and July 20th, Registration closes May 10th.
o Adult Book Club May 10th. Next month’s book is “The Wedding” by Nicholas Sparks.
o Adult Movie Night will be May 18th, showing “80 for Brady”.
o UNL Extension Program will be May 30 and 31.
• Board Member Reports:
o Sara Else will start an Instagram account to enhance visibility and community interaction.
• Minutes, Bills, Financials, and Monthly Reports for March
o Mayfield moved to approve – Seconded by Lee.
o Motion carried.

End of Meeting Roll Call:
o Members Present-Mary Mayfield (2024), Sara Else (2027), Jenn Lee (2026), Cara Simon (2027)
o Member Absent- Hickman (2024)

Meeting adjourned at 7:00.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 6th at 6pm Mead Public Library
Respectfully Submitted by
Cara Simon