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HORICON LIBRARY’S 2022 REPORT TO THE TOWN

Total library holdings at the end of 2022 12,661

(Books, magazines, DVDs, audio books, and periodicals)

2 public computers and 2 monitors were replaced in 2022 as they aged out of service.

We were able to purchase a new staff computer thanks to a grant from The Adirondack Foundation.

We are very fortunate that all the library’s technology needs and the library’s

WI-FI are provided free of charge by SALS. 2811 individuals signed into the library’s Wi-Fi. (Number of sign ins, not number of times an individual used

WI-FI services)

Kawana has renewed her notary license and is also certified in CPR.

During 2022 Kawana researched 17 reference questions from patrons.

The library hosted a sunflower planting program. Children started seeds at home then replanted them along the fence outside the library.

2022’s Summer Reading Program was Oceans of Possibilities. Our Library partnered with Chestertown library again this year.

The Friends ’group hosted story time in the library Thursday evenings for newborns through 6th grade. 54 children attended. Several local people volunteered to read to the children.

2022 was the first year the library was open during Food Truck Fridays.

370 people visited the library during that time.

During Food Truck Fridays the library had an Art Exhibit by North Warren senior Ashlee Jennings. Ashlee has provided the library with art work throughout the years. Her talent is amazing and she covers many disciplines.

The library gained 33 new patrons during 2022.

2/21/2023 Trustee Meeting Agenda

HORICON LIBRARY FEBRUARY 21, 2033 AGENDA

BOB OLSON – Town news

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF JANUARY’S MINUTES – motion and second please

TREASURER’S REPORT – motion and second please

DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Eisner Grant application

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS – 2023 mileage .65 ½

NEXT MEETING MARCH 20TH

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Upcoming Events!

Build Your Own Bird Feeder

Learn about birds, plus make and take crafts. Great for kids of all ages!

When: February 24th at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Horicon Fire Hall
Class size is limited to 20. Registration for this event is required by calling the library at (518)494-4189 or Barb Blum at (518)494-3357.

Event hosted by the Friends of the Horicon Library.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

Dive into the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play! This is aimed at 10-14 year olds, but older kids and adults are welcome to watch and learn themselves! Nothing needed but imagination!

Call the library to reserve a spot!

First session: Learn how to create characters.
When and Where: February 21st from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at the Horicon Library.
Learn how to create epic characters, choosing from a variety of magical races and types of adventurers.

Second session: Gameplay
When and Where: February 25th from 1:30-2:30 (approximately) at the Horicon Library.
Use the characters you created in a short, fun adventure with other players in a game run by our librarian. Maximum of six spots for this session; more sessions if there is enough interest.

Edible Book Tea

Pick a book and make it edible! For ideas or examples, check out edible book teas online. All ages are encouraged to submit and entry. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the displays and sample the edible fare!

Register submissions at the library on arrival.

When and where: April 1st at 12:00 p.m. at the Horicon Community Center/Horicon Library.

Contact Barb Blum at (518)494-3357 for more information.

This FREE event is sponsored by the Friends of the Horicon Library.

Warming Centers

WARREN COUNTY, NY — Warren County Office of Emergency Services is informing the public that warming centers will be available at a number of locations Friday, February 3rd and Saturday, February 4th as dangerously cold temperatures occur across the region.

Wind chills are expected to approach 40 degrees below zero on Friday and early Saturday, and actual temperatures will bottom out near 20 below in parts of Warren County on Saturday morning, A wind chill warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Warren County from 1 a.m. Friday, February 3rd to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4th.

Life-threatening hypothermia can set in within 15 minutes at these temperatures, while frostbite to exposed skin can occur in as little as 15 minutes as well.

Residents can go to the following locations during the specified time periods Friday and Saturday to warm up if needed:

(Reminder: Those who need assistance should contact 911 if experiencing an emergency.)

Johnsburg

  • Johnsburg Town Hall, 219 Main Street (Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Johnsburg Library, 219 Main Street (Fri 11 a.m.-5p.m., Saturday 11 a.m-2 p.m.)

Chester

  • Chester Town Hall, 6307 Route 9 (Fri: 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m.)
  • Town of Chester Public Library, 6307 Route 9 (Sat: 9 a.m-1 p.m.)

Bolton

  • Bolton Free Library, 4922 Lake Shore Drive (Fri: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Glens Falls

  • The Open Door Mission, 226 Warren Street (24 hours)
  • Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, (Fri, Sat: 9 a.m-5 p.m.)

Horicon

  • Horicon Town Hall, 6604 Route 8 (Fri: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.)
  • Horicon Free Public Library, 6604 Route 8 (Sat: 10 a.m-1 p.m.)

Lake George

  • The Caldwell-Lake George Library, 336 Canada Street (Fri, Sat: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Lake Luzerne

  • Lake Luzerne Senior Center, 539 Lake Avenue (Fri: 8 a.m-4 p.m.)

Queensbury

  • Aviation Mall, 578 Aviation Road (Fri, Sat: 11 a.m-9 p.m.)

Warrensburg

  • Warrensburg Emergency Medical Services, 3 King Street (Fri, Sat: 8 a.m-11 p.m.)

Stony Creek

  • Stony Creek Town Hall, 52 Hadley Road, (Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
  • Stony Creek Library, 37 Harrisburg Road (Fri: 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Hague

  • Hague Fire Station, 4 West Hague Road (Fri, Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)

1/17/2023 Trustee Meeting Agenda

HORICON LIBRARY JANUARY 17th, 2023 AGENDA

Bob Olson – news from Town

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF DECEMBER’S MINUTES

TREASURER’S REPORT approve November & December’s reports

DIRECTOR’S REPORT
– report on Christmas in Brant Lake

– charge for printing with exception of student homework

(tax prep ?)

OLD BUSINESS

-decision about Dungeons & Dragons program

-programs offered by Dan Smith

NEW BUSINESS
-signature change on bank accounts & CDs

-books – The Salamander King by Richard Perkins

-Town Board Meeting attendance

NEXT MEETING Tuesday, Feb 21 – due to President’s Day

MOTION TO ADJOURN

12/19/2022 Trustee Meeting Agenda

HORICON LIBRARY DECEMBER 19th 2022 AGENDA

BOB OLSON – news from the Town

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER’S MINUTES – motion & second please

TREASURER’S REPORT – motion & second please

KAWANA’S REPORT – status of laptop/printer compatibility

time frame for new staff computer to arrive

report on possible Dungeon & Dragons program

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS 2023 Joint Automation fee schedule

Jan 2nd or 3rd – Greta & I to go to the bank

Town Board meeting attendance

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2023:

PRESIDENT – VICE-PRESIDENT-

TREASURER – SECRETARY –

TRUSTEE –

Official Bank – GFNB Newspaper – The Sun and/or The Post Star

NEXT MEETING – JANUARY 16TH, 2023 (MLK Day) do you want to move to Tuesday, the 17th ? **** be sure any change of meeting dates are posted on our website

MOTION TO ADJOURN

11/21/2022 Trustee Meeting Agenda

HORICON LIBRARY AGENDA NOVEMBER 21ST, 2022

Call to order

Treasurer’s Report

Ross/Lambert $_______

check from Town for 2 computers $________

Adiron. Foundation $_________ (staff computer)

Kawana’s Report

Has the staff computer arrived?

Old Business
– Waiting for locksmith to re-key the door into the Town Hall
– Library’s website bridev.sals.edu
– Vote to eliminate children’s late fees

New Business
– Welcome Sara
– Approve Greta (2027) and Pam’s (2025) appointments as Trustees and notify Town Board so it can be on their December agenda.

Next Meeting December 19th (election of officers) would either Sara or Pam take the Secretary’s position? – official newspaper – The Sun

Bank – GFNB

Motion to Adjourn

Closed

The library will be closed October 27th and 29th, and will resume regular hours on the 31st.

10/18/2022 Trustee Meeting Agenda

Call to order

Accept September’s minutes

Treasurer’s Report

Kawana’s Report

Old Business

New Business: report on budget meeting with Supervisor Geraci 9/21/2022
– Pat (2022) and Ann (2025) will retire at the end of December

Motion to adjourn

Next meeting Nov. 21st

8/15 Trustee Meeting Agenda

Call to order

Accept June 20th minutes (no July meeting)

Accept July and August’s Treasurer’s Reports

Director’s Report
– Report on Food Truck Fridays
– Report on Sunflower planting (grant?)
– Summer Reading Program report
– Hoopla status?

Pleas mark where you want the new phone outlet

Old Business
– Has the Town scheduled painting and carpet cleaning?

New Business
– NYS firearm restrictions

Next meeting September 19th — please go over year’s Treasurer’s and Kawana’s reports in order to be prepared to work on 2023’s budget

Motion to Adjourn

Next meeting — September 19th