Horicon Library Trustees Meeting
April 21, 2025
Attendees: Joan Johnson, Joyce Greenidge, Greta Heilman, Pam Eastman, Sara Mullins, Teri Schuerlein
The March 2025 Minutes were reviewed and accepted by Joyce and Greta. Treasurer’s Report March’s report was reviewed and accepted by Sara and Pam.
Director’s Report Kawana has planned a Read-In for the public at the library. The Friends will be involved. Twenty people have signed up for the library’s new book club, which is now underway. Discussions are held monthly and patrons can choose from two meeting times – one at noon and one at 5 p.m.
The Annual Report is a work in progress. Greta and Pam obtained an extension until the end of May. The CD has been renewed for six months and is earning 3.95% interest.
Baker & Taylor’s book prices are up 30% this year.
New Business
This year’s NY Summer Reading Program theme is Colors. Participants will create a paper quilt. We will select two or three themes from SALS.
Joyce suggested that we create Black Fly posters with the theme, “Bye Bye Black Fly.”
The Library was awarded $2,000 to create a new space for teens in the library. Joyce has suggested that shelving will be needed for this area.
The Library Aide position has been advertised, with six people responding to date.
Joan reminded us of the responsibilities involved with the library’s status as a collective authority. She suggests that we implement a policy requiring full Board review for any public statements.
Our next meeting is Monday, May 19, 2025. The SALS Annual Meeting will be held in Saratoga that evening.
Motion to Adjourn
Horicon Free Public Library
April 2025 Report
| Date | Adult | Juvenile | Total | Adult PC Usage | Juvenile PC Usage | Total PC Usage | Wifi usage | Fines | Copy | Fax | Cash Donations | Totals |
| 4/1/2025 | 09 | 04 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/3/2025 | 06 | — | 06 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/5/2025 | 01 | 01 | 02 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/07/2025 | 05 | — | 05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/08/2025 | 04 | — | 04 | — | — | — | — | $1.25 | — | — | $1.25 | |
| 4/10/2025 | 12 | 01 | 13 | 01 | — | 01 | — | .25 | — | — | .25 | |
| 4/12/2025 | 10 | 09 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/14/2025 | 06 | — | 06 | 02 | — | 02 | — | .50 | — | — | .50 | |
| 4/15/2025 | 05 | 02 | 07 | — | — | — | — | .50 | — | — | .50 | |
| 4/17/2025 | 06 | — | 06 | — | — | — | — | $2.75 | — | — | $2.75 | |
| 4/19/2025 | 01 | 02 | 03 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/21/2025 | 12 | 01 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/22/2025 | 08 | 03 | 11 | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/24/2025 | 20 | 01 | 21 | — | — | — | .65 | — | — | $4.00 | $4.65 | |
| 4/26/2025 | 04 | 02 | 06 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4/28/2025 | 06 | — | 06 | — | — | — | — | $2.00 | — | — | $2.00 | |
| 4/29/2025 | 10 | 01 | 11 | 01 | — | 01 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Totals | 125 | 27 | 152 | 05 | — | 05 | 191 | .65 | $7.25 | — | $4.00 | $11.90 |
| Check Donations | Donator | Deposit Date | Thank you sent |
| $3,249.25 | Mary and George Zimmerman Foundation | Y |
| Month | Adult Patrons | J Patrons | Total Patrons | Adult PC Usage | J PC Usage | Total PC Usage | Wifi | Total fines etc. | Cash Donations |
| January | 113 | 22 | 135 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 107 | $6.30 | — |
| February | 86 | 07 | 93 | 02 | — | 02 | 104 | .25 | — |
| March | 126 | 24 | 150 | 05 | 01 | 06 | 146 | $8.80 | $10.00 |
Petty Cash
Total Remainder:
=$9.14
Reference Questions: 05
New patrons: 02 (J) 01 (A)
Visitors: 11 (A) 05 (J)
Volunteers:
Adult: 01
Dungeons & Dragons Club
| Date | Attendance |
| 4/19/2025 | 02 |
| 4/26/2025 | 02 |
Brant Lake Bookworms Book Club
| Date | Attendance |
| 4/1/2025 | 03 |
| 4/24/2024 | 08 |
| 4/29/2024 | 04 |