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File #: 23-1187    Version: 1 Name:
Type: General Discussion Status: Filed
File created: 2/8/2023 In control: Community Relations Committee For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
On agenda: 4/19/2023 Final action: 4/19/2023
Title: * Informational Presentation regarding Library Services
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File #: 231187 Version: 1

Type: General Discussion

Title: Informational Presentation regarding the Library Services

Action: Continued

Minute Note:

Councilor Paul thanked Library Director Jennifer Smith for attending tonight's meeting. He provided some background explaining that after he met with her and learned about the many services the Library provided to the community that he wanted to help the Library get this information out to residents.

Councilor Paul stated the Community Relations Committee discussed hosting a booth to feature the Library Services at the August 30, 2023 Farmers' Market, noting that the Market Theme that week was "Back to School" and that the Committee felt that the library services would be in-keeping with the Market Theme. He also noted that because it was a fifth Wednesday of the month that the Town Council/Sub Committees would not have any meetings that night.

Councilor Paul went on to note that during the Committee's February 15, 2023 meeting that Councilor Saums suggested the Library hold an Open House at the same time the Community Relations Committee was hosting a booth at the Farmers Market. He stated the Community Relations Committee could provide some literature regarding the Library at their booth and then refer residents to stop by the Library Open House. He went on to note that once the Farmers' Market ended at 7:00 p.m. that perhaps they could go to the Library for an Informal Gathering to tour the Library and to bring awareness to the many programs, services and resources the Library had to offer. He stated that they would also like to broadcast the Informal Presentation using Zoom. He stated although the Informational Presentations have not been well attended, that residents could view the ...

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