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LibraryBoard | 2005-01-12 | 2 | the construction contract has already been approved. To change the stair again would incur substantial additional cost. Director Hardie mentioned the concern that additional fundraising may be needed for the branches. NEW BUSINESS A. Library Building Team (M. Hartigan) The Library Building Team did not meet during December. B. Alameda Free Library Foundation (R. Belikove) Vice President Belikove stated that the Foundation did not meet in December. The Foundation will be meeting later this month. The Foundation sent out a year-end fundraising letter which had some success. C Friends of the Alameda Free Library (M. Skeen) Molly Skeen reported that the Junior Friends will host a themed storytime at the Main Library on January 22nd. On February 10th the members of the Friends will attend a benefit screening and reception for Leslie Krongold's documentary My Rabbi. On February 18th, 19th and 20th the Friends will host a mid-winter book sale at the Al DeWitt Officers' Club at Alameda Point. D. Library Building Watch (L. Krongold) President Krongold reported that the newsletter will be sent out this week. The logo team met this week and they decided not to move forward on the logo for awhile. F. Patron suggestions/comments (Speak-Outs) and Library Director's response. None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (Public Comment) None. LIBRARY BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Vice President Belikove commented on the 20th anniversary of Alameda Reads. She suggested that everyone in Alameda read the same book as a way to celebrate this occasion. She also noted articles on Library Closures in Salinas, Reading at Risk and Time Running Out for Libraries. Board member Butter distributed an article on Literacy and immigrants. Board member Schoenrock asked if the City is still having a budget deficit. Library Director Hardie replied in the affirmative and stated that the new Interim City Manager is meeting with Council and staff to discuss this issue. The City Council wants to maintain services and to date no budget cuts have been approved. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS Library Director Hardie stated that she has not yet received her appointment for Day in the District but will keep the Board informed. She reported that there was a theft of 5 computer monitors at the Bay Farm Library. The police department is investigating. The library received a bequest that will be used to purchase materials for the opening of the new library. 2 | LibraryBoard/2005-01-12.pdf |