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LibraryBoard | 2011-04-13 | 4 | Page 4 of 5 DRAFT Minutes of the Alameda Free Library Board Meeting April 13, 2011 nominees are a very varied group of individuals who will be an asset to the Foundation and the Library. C. Friends of the Alameda Free Library (K. Minney) K. Minney had not attended the Friends meeting. Director Chisaki gave the report. The Friends found a volunteer to assist the Foundation in co-hosting the Staff Appreciation Lunch. Volunteers are still needed for the book sale. The next sale will be held May 6, 7 and 8 at the O Club. Angela's Bistro & Bar will be hosting Friday Night Flights to benefit the Friends on May 20, 27, and June 3. The Friends and Foundation will also team up to staff an information (about both organizations) table at the Meals on Wheels fundraising event at the Rockwall Winery in July. C. Patron Suggestions/Comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's Response A request to purchase the new biography of Grant Wood. Book selector's response is that a copy has been ordered. Received at the West End Library, please post the open hours for all of the libraries at the branch library. Response: the hours for all three libraries have now been posted on the doors of the library (West End). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) Resident Li Volin announced that the "Meet Your Public Officials" event, which is the annual fundraiser hosted by the League of Women Voters of Alameda will be on April 14. All of the Board members are invited to attend; invitations/tickets were distributed at the March Library Board meeting. There is a raffle with some wonderful prizes; the Mayor will speak about some little known "things" about Alameda; and the food is great. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Vice President Whyte announced that there is a multicultural dance performance at Kofman Auditorium on April 30. Some amazing dancers/groups will be performing and tickets are available at the door. Member Atkin inquired as to the date of the end of summer reading ceremony as she may be out of town. She also inquired about the August Board meeting. Director Chisaki responded that the Library Board is now following the form of the City Council and going dark in August. She then informed the Board that the City is looking at the various Boards and Commissions and are considering changing the meeting frequency and/or the number of members on each Board or Commission. There is supposed to be an informational presentation at one of the May City Council meetings. Director Chisaki has submitted to the City Manager's Office that the Library Board meets monthly but has adopted the City Council schedule of going dark in August. Meeting frequency is not dictated by the Charter and the ability to call special meetings when necessary is always an option. The Library Board has five members. | LibraryBoard/2011-04-13.pdf |