FLF Meeting Notes 9-27-23

FLF Meeting Notes 9/27/23

Updates from the library

Systemwide:

• Amanda Rotella from Marketing has left us for greener pastures

• Aptos Branch opening date is still uncertain due to delays

• A revision of volunteer onboarding is currently in progress

Programming:

• Breaking down the short story begins on Oct. 3rd with Doug Morris

• Santa Cruz Noir Author Talk on 10/7

• Jackie will introduce Karla de Long on the 11th

• Food and Crime by Chris Garcia Author Talk 10/13 TBA

• Generative Poetry Workshop for YPL series with Farnaz Fatemi on 10/17

• Teen Public Art Workshop w/ Lea de Wit at 10am, on 10/21

• Soul Collage returns on 10/28

• Make & Explore STEAM projects this month will be spooooky!

• All planned programs are on the calendar. As we plan them, we put them on the calendar.

• Heather wanted to talk with me before saying yes to additional FLF-sponsored programs, and she also wants to make sure that other branches are getting additional programs, too. She likes the idea, however, and will get back to us.

• Jessica has just returned from vacation, so Jackie intends to speak with her soon.

• Scotts valley pingpong table has arrived in good shape. We await volunteers (no word, yet). Once we have volunteers, we will need the following:

  • Net ($20+)

  • Balls (tub of 50)

  • Starter & Regular paddles; at least 6)

• Seed Library is getting going

  • We will see if we may need assistance from Friends

  • Would the FLF like to make the FAQ document for saving / growing seeds?

Personnel & Facilities

• Due to the increase in gate count, Felton got 10 extra hours for Library Aides!

• LAII Hiring should start soon for our 20-hr. LAII

• Community Room paneling finally installed

• Teen Room tables shipping date is 10/31/23

• Juvenile periodical holder returned due to damage during shipping. New one shipped out yesterday!