Monthly Events for Young Readers

Pajama Time Tuesdays!
Wear your pjs and bring your blankie. All ages are invited for stories and crafts.
September 9 at 7pm
October 7 at 7pm
 

After School Club
Grades 1 to 3. Enjoy fun with friends, books, games, crafts, activities and snacks.
September 16 at 4pm
October 14 at 4pm

Crafty Kids Tuesdays!
Grades 1 to 5. Hang with friends and create amazing art.
September 30 at 5pm - Dinosaur Discoveries
October 28 at 5pm - Spooky Windsock

 

Programs for Young Readers

Grandparents' Picnic
Children ages 2 to 6 (with an adult). Bring your favorite grandparents or senior friends for stories, crafts, food and fun! Parents are welcome too.
Thursday, September 4 at 11am

Art Smart
This program is great for parents who volunteered to be art smart experts at their child's school and don't know what to do next. Ms. Denise will show you how to find information and share some tips to help you have a successful demonstration.
Thursday, September 11 at 10am

Columbus Day Activity
Drop in to make some great Fall crafts and participate in other exciting activities.
Monday, October 13 at 10am to 8pm

 
June Minutes PDF Print E-mail
PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF MEETING
June 9, 2005


Call to Order:
President Birgit LaMantia called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Library, 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, Illinois.  Present were Trustees: Patricia Muller, Bill Poore, Beverly Meyer, Timothy Murney, Pat Eden, Frank Petrosino and Beth Barista.  Also present were Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage and Administrative Assistant Donna Ondriska. Trustee Diana Roscich was absent.
Minutes:
Trustee Meyer moved, Trustee Eden seconded, to approve the minutes of May 12, 2005.  On a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report:
Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Poore seconded, to approve the additional May bills in the amount of $35,548.64. On a roll call vote the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Eden moved, Trustee Barista seconded to approve the June bills of $19,935.50.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

President’s Report:
President LaMantia had no report and distributed the new committee sheet.

Librarian’s Report:
Administrative Librarian Savage presented her written report. The ad in the Regional listed the board members incorrectly and will be rerun free of charge. Per the personnel policy, she informed the Board that Administrative Assistant Donna Ondriska had requested a medical leave of absence for two weeks due to surgery. Trustee Barista moved to grant the leave, Trustee Murney seconded. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Correspondence:
The President reported that the Library received a letter from Fred Schlipf of the Urbana Free Library and a thank-you note from Mary Costin.

Budget & Finance:
Trustee Eden stated the committee will meet soon to review accounts.

Policy:
Trustee Meyer announced that everyone should have a copy of the revised Meeting, Conference and Storytime Room rental policy.

Publicity:
None.

Building and Grounds:
Trustee Barista reported that the committee recommended Elite of Tinley Park for the elevator maintenance contract. Trustee Meyer moved to accept their bid, Trustee Poore seconded. On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Barista reported that the committee recommended Amber Mechanical for the HVAC maintenance contract. Trustee Barista moved to accept their bid, Trustee Poore seconded.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Barista stated that the committee still needs to discuss items such as carpet cleaning, floor grout cleaning and fire extinguishers and will schedule at a later date.

Parking Lot & Building Expansion:

Trustee Eden reported that the tile in front of the stairway and cabinets on the second floor had been repaired. A meeting with the HVAC contractor, mechanical engineer and architect still needs to be arranged.

Personnel:
None.

Friends of the Library Liaison:
Trustee Poore reported on the Book Sale in August, with the preview night on the 11th. The Friends need volunteers to help out. He noted the Friends were greeters at the first Farmers Market on June 1st and that it had been moved to a new location this year.

City Council Liaison:
Trustee Eden reported that the Courtney/Kramarski election issue was discussed at the last Council Meeting. There will be a public hearing on June 28th at 7pm. Trustee Poore mentioned that the City has approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. Fireworks and the Parade will be held on the 3rd of July.

Donation:
Trustee Barista gave a sub-committee report. The committee has agreed to put name plates on the donated chairs and has discussed the designs with Noral Jewelers who will be providing samples. The 10 wooden chairs will be screwed in and have rounded corners and the 9 in the Meeting Room will have sticky tape. Trustee Barista moved to no longer accept donations for chairs, Trustee Muller seconded.  On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Barista noted Noral is working on the plaques for the circulation desk and for the painting. She presented the finished plaque for the bench. Trustee Barista met with Mr. and Mrs. Anhalt and discussed a spot to place her painting to the right of the first floor Study Rooms. Trustee Barista moved to place the painting in that agreed spot, Trustee Muller seconded. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Trustee Eden recommended all future donations be accepted in writing.

Old Business:
None

New Business:
Annual Audit - The audit has not been completed yet. It was agreed to have a special board meeting on Thursday, June 16th at 7:30pm to accept the audit.

St. Alexander and Sidewalk - Administrative Librarian Savage presented a site plan and a letter on the proposed sidewalk from Jack Schuch. The Board discussed the pros and cons. Trustee Eden moved to have St. Al’s and the Board President negotiate the major items: path material to be used on Library property, gate responsibility, hours to be opened and liability issues, Trustee Barista seconded. On a voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Trustee Murney recommended that the Library have final approval to remove the gate or leave permanently locked.

Building Warranty/HVAC Acceptance - Administrative Librarian Savage reviewed copy of a June 9th letter from our attorney to the contractor discussing unresolved issues. Trustee Eden moved for the Building Expansion Committee the right to negotiate those items further to the attorney’s letter, Trustee Barista seconded. On a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment:
Trustee Poore moved, Trustee Petrosino seconded to adjourn the meeting.  On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously. President Birgit LaMantia adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

William Poore
Secretary


SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2005


Call To Order:
President Birgit LaMantia called the meeting to order at 7:49 p.m. in the Library, 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights.  Present were Trustees Pat Eden (via telephone conferencing), Birgit LaMantia, Beverly Meyer, Bill Poore and Pat Muller. Trustees Frank Petrosino, Beth Barista, Diana Roscich, and Tim Murney were absent. Also present was Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage.

Welcome of Guests:
The Board welcomed Joseph Meyer of Selden Fox, Ltd.

Approve Audit:
Joseph Meyer presented the Audit Report Draft for the year ended December 31, 2004 dated June 7, 2005 that included the SAS 61 Letter and the Management Letter.  Trustee Muller moved and Trustee Meyer seconded a motion to accept the Audit Report.  On a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment:
Trustee Poore moved and Trustee Muller seconded to adjourn the meeting.  On a voice vote the motion passed unanimously and President LaMantia adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.

William Poore
Secretary
 
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Teen Corner: Programs for Tweens and Teens

*Program supported in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

Tween Time - Grades 4 to 5

Mother Daughter Book Discussion - Tuesday, September 23 at 7pm
Grades 3 to 5 will read and discuss Rules by Cynthia Lord. (Copies will be available for checkout beginning Sept. 2)

Father Son Book Discussion - Tuesday, October 21 at 7pm
Grades 3 and up will read and discuss Oh, Rats by Albert Marrin. (Copies will be available for checkout beginning Sept. 29)

Spiderwick Chronicles - Wednesday, September 24 at 4pm
Open the field guide and conjure up creatures like the Spiderwick Chronicles.

That's Gross!  - Wednesday, October 22 at 4pm
Investigate mucus, mold, sweat and other gross stuff in your body and in your world.

Teen Corner - Grades 6 to 8

Twilight Series - Sunday, September 28 at 2pm
Would you choose Edward or Jacob? Sample some vegetarian food.

Teen Read Week: October 12 to 18
Books With Bite @ Your Library - Drop in and do a puzzle to win a prize.

Storyteller Sue Black* - Sunday, October 12 at 2pm
Sue will tell a witches' brew of spine tingling stories that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.

Mother Daughter Book Discussion - Thursday, September 25 at 7pm
Mothers and daughters in grades 6 and up will discuss Life as We Knew It by Susan Pfeffer.

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