2023-01-25 Library Minutes 1 ' CITY OF
v SOUTHLAKE
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: January 25, 2023
LOCATION: 307 Parkwood Dr, Southlake, Texas
Southlake Training Center
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD PRESENT: Lori Burr, William Doby, Virginia Hinkle,
Guy Midkiff, Christina Taggart, and Natan Ton-That
SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY BOARD ABSENT: Tracy Patton
STAFF PRESENT: Cynthia Pfledderer, Deputy Director of Library Services, and Stacy
Wells, Youth Librarian
OTHERS PRESENT:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Will Doby called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
A motion was made to open the meeting.
Motion: Burr
Second: Hinkle
Ayes: Ton-That, Taggart, Hinkle, Doby, Burr & Midkiff
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 6-0
Motion Carried.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity♦ Innovation ♦Accountability• Commitment to Excellence♦ Teamwork
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2. CONSENT
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY
BOARD MEETING HELD DECEMBER 7, 2022
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the December 7, 2022, Southlake
Library Board meeting.
Motion: Burr
Second: Doby
Ayes: Ton-That, Taggart, Hinkle, Doby, Burr & Midkiff
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 6-0
Motion Carried.
3. DISCUSSION
A. Youth Services Overview
City Librarian Pfledderer gave a brief overview of the corporate structure and
strategy map before introducing Youth Librarian Stacy Wells. Librarian Wells
explained how the Southlake Library serves our customers by delivering
outstanding customer experiences through the collection and programming.
Librarian Wells also emphasized that the youth collection makes up 62% of the
library's total circulation and highlighted statistics for each category. In 2022,
youth programming had 35,244 participants including weekly story times, our
special monthly programming, and summer reading. Board member Hinkle
shared information on the DRA program at CISD. Youth Librarian Wells agreed
to connect with her and look for a way to incorporate the DRA levels into the
Southlake Library youth collection.
B. Upcoming Events
City Librarian Pfledderer outlined a few of the upcoming events and programs for
adults in February. These include our Creative Minds Exhibit, the speaker series,
author talks, adult art classes, an African American Nutrition class as well as an
interactive chocolate tasting demonstration with chef Zach Townsend.
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity• Innovation •Accountability♦ Commitment to Excellence • Teamwork
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4. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
City Librarian Pfledderer gave a performance update for December 2022. Total
circulation was down 6% from December 2022 but programming saw a 41%
increase from December 2021. Library traffic increased by 37%, while there was
a 33% decrease in digital users. CloudLibrary, World Book, and BookFLIX;had
the strongest performances for the month.
5. CARILLON PARC STEERING COMMITTEE UPDATE
Chair member Doby stated there are no upcoming meetings scheduled for the
Steering Committee to date.
6. LIBRARY FOUNDATION NEWS
Vice-chairman Burr stated there are close to 300 members on the Library
Foundation's Facebook page. Through a wishlist, the Foundation is replacing two
AWE children's computers in the library as well as the addition of a 3D printer
and laptop.
7. NEW BUSINESS
City Librarian Pfledderer invited the Board to introduce new business to be
considered for future topics of Board meetings. Board member Midkiff inquired
about the possibility of a digital marquee for advertising purposes, possibly
owned by the City of Southlake. City Librarian Pfledderer agreed to find out
information about the existing digital sign in Southlake Town Square.
No other items were presented.
8. PUBLIC FORUM
The public forum opened at 7:22 p.m. asking anyone wishing to speak to come
forward.
There being no comments, the forum was closed at 7:23 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity• Innovation •Accountability♦ Commitment to Excellence♦ Teamwork
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The next meeting will be scheduled for February 22, 2023.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Motion: Burr
Second: Hinkle
Ayes: Ton-That, Taggart, Hinkle, Doby, Midkiff, & Burr
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 6-0
Motion Carried.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity♦ Innovation •Accountability• Commitment to Excellence♦ Teamwork