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Staff said story-time attendance showed a large month-to-month increase that staff attributed to shifted dates and holiday closures rather than a sudden surge. Staff reviewed digital resources and said Pronunciator usage is growing, Libby remains popular through a shared consortium arrangement, Hoopla provides always-available titles, and Gale Courses has seen notable use. Staff said Udemy is accessible through a state package and would be costly otherwise.

On renewals and contracts, staff said most databases are renewed annually because the city requires year-to-year budget approval; multi-year contracts are allowed only in limited circumstances. Staff told the board they expect digital-resource costs to keep rising and estimated the library could use an additional roughly $50,000 to meet demand, though the figure was presented as a planning comment rather than a formal budget request.

Staff also described an ongoing citywide door-replacement schedule. Contractors began work on recreation-center doors and planned to install new automatic sliding doors at city hall and the library later in the week; library work is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. During installation the library will use a temporary entrance through the multipurpose room. Staff said the exterior will feature an automatic sliding door and the interior will have a single opening door that may create a short bottleneck; staff plans to add brightly colored sensory hexagonal tiles inside the entrance to slow small children and aid safety.

On programs, staff previewed Ramadan family programming with activity tables, a lobby display and repeat story times led by author Nada Hassan; staff said last year’s event drew hundreds and that this year’s activities include educational stations and a prize drawing. Spring-break offerings include a returning air BMX bike show funded by the Friends of the Library, a Celtic music program (March 26), a conversational English class (March 27), repeat children’s first-aid classes (March 22), and a new weekly drop-in crafting group, “Library Loops,” on Thursdays from 2–4 p.m. in the conference room.

Procedural business recorded during the meeting included approval of the Jan. 27 minutes (motion passed 6–0; one member absent) and a motion to adjourn (passed 6–0; one member absent).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wylie - Library Advisory Board - Feb 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Library staff reported steady usage across programs and databases, noted rising digital-resource costs that may require budget adjustments, outlined a door-replacement schedule with temporary entrance logistics, and previewed spring programs including Ramadan activities, an air BMX show, and a new weekly \"Library Loops\" craft drop-in.","taxTitle","Wylie, Collin County, Texas","taxId",4600,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6682075,"Library to install 'Priscilla's Playwall' sensory panels as memorial; family and Friends split cost",204,525000,729000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383006-170e07a6a4d655d1f992c094ea62b8f8&start=525&end=729","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383006-170e07a6a4d655d1f992c094ea62b8f8/thumbnail_525000.jpg","/articles/6682075/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Library-to-install-Priscillas-Playwall-sensory-panels-as-memorial-family-and-Friends-split-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6682075-ea4ffd223a24a8d23b7d0ef2bd057dae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192065&Signature=LAH8Y-z9PDgJ3owH0TU3Hqupqz7RelATPO1io8UWRmDg2trHPk5GUgVrvBEw-E0q7-iD5jbBAy6W7HxfldRA2D7uGK2lk~HezHNrCaipNehw8YPPLFfr75ikRS~aG94d1i80ubgXhn5dX-qOWgiq0G7uheGT5eyaEfaLFsyjdrcr4JYqllLmPxV3rUsAf0jbgu-w5I5Z0R9zugiQjOeN4P-e2ewob84LlBqu8h1FK-1podyXpv-X9MSfXjrusrXF8BmSMeqDLNrymi6OtLTl6X34ATokYqnbmA0FGmcAWAyz8~jjIYcF355A~eKm9FvdQ5aRAiq2LisH0H3Ir17WRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff told the Wylie Library Advisory Board they will install a memorial sensory activity wall called “Priscilla’s Playwall” to honor a former staff member who led toddler programming.

Staff described the planned features: a taller “forest activity wall” with a small goat figure (staff said the goat was Priscilla’s favorite animal), multiple 16-by-16 horizontal sensory panels mounted on rails so panels can slide in and be replaced, and decorative vinyl clouds and a sun. Staff said the panels are handmade in Germany and the supplier estimated a lead time of six to eight weeks.

Funding will be split between Priscilla’s family and the Friends of the Library, staff said; the family and friends are sharing the cost 50/50. Staff said they have ordered the panels and expect to schedule installation in the coming months; a reception with the family is likely in July once installation is complete.

Board members praised the plan as a fitting memorial that supports children’s programming. Staff said they plan a small plaque shaped like a cloud near the wall and are coordinating with the vendor who produced a previous plaque for a library reception. The item was presented as an informational project; no board vote was recorded at this meeting.","The Wylie Library will install a memorial sensory activity wall called 'Priscilla's Playwall' honoring a late staff member. Priscilla's family and the Friends of the Library will each cover half the project; staff said panels are handmade in Germany and installation and a family reception are expected in summer.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6682079,"Wylie board reviews draft strategic plan for Feb. 2025–Feb. 2030, highlights sustainability and partnerships",174,220000,394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383006-170e07a6a4d655d1f992c094ea62b8f8&start=220&end=394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383006-170e07a6a4d655d1f992c094ea62b8f8/thumbnail_220000.jpg","/articles/6682079/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-board-reviews-draft-strategic-plan-for-Feb-2025Feb-2030-highlights-sustainability-and-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6682079-de5f0a50dd4e3d2e79ab92dc705d41cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192065&Signature=OfCFdeIwqpv2O9fyJdYYeSTVl~L1V2qIakyMj7Sv3XSDjCf16Bb7RABjOpzqh-e7MmXlMAxinRS8QNRoMvNcXBvNR~pI300u~NkGSEQ9n-CuWZLqBaG8~nDRN~Ps~-f1rNE5LCQiyJo0SNmURxwy2Xt-4XycslBaLTrNQt1Wul2cBGi~9wUQHv7YVYNjEWOypmkTCsa42VEMggFOnPSFF2Lxwbr~MaAo1LuBUEZVqFkw0JwcRtPMQdF2~nKNTEK3qAIJ77T05lbvnb~a9QptyNKDkz9xsK8nvNqZkBMrgbnHnGILg8Kca61ViKR6TZ1OLP-M247OTpJYU1V~SExA6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wylie Library Advisory Board reviewed a draft strategic plan that library staff said will guide operations from Feb. 2025 through Feb. 2030 and emphasized sustainability, partnerships and technology readiness.

Library staff presented the draft plan as the culmination of surveys and planning work. Staff said the document organizes work into goals and priorities and balances specific objectives with flexibility to adapt to technological change. The draft explicitly lists “sustainability” as a repeated theme: staff said the library must plan how to sustain service levels as facility build-out continues and costs rise.

Staff described a proposed change to facility use tied to a planned expansion of the Small Business Resource Center so it can include a dedicated homeschooling meeting space. Staff said the current room was gifted by the Economic Development Corporation with conditions, and making the space available for homeschoolers will require amending the library’s policy; staff said they will bring the proposed policy change to the board for approval.

Board members and staff discussed the speed of technological change and acknowledged some goals already underway that may take several years to complete. Staff said they intentionally kept some goals broad to allow pivoting if new opportunities arise. The board noted high usage of current services and the need to monitor capacity as some services become more heavily used.

No formal vote on the strategic plan occurred at this meeting; staff requested the board review the draft and raise questions or suggestions ahead of final adoption.","The Wylie Library Advisory Board reviewed a draft strategic plan covering Feb. 2025 through Feb. 2030 that emphasizes sustainability, technology readiness, partnerships and a proposed homeschool meeting space tied to facility-use policy changes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6682083,"Wylie Library wins fifth consecutive Achievement of Excellence award; board invited to April 22 council proclamation",55,111000,166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383006-170e07a6a4d655d1f992c094ea62b8f8&start=111&end=166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383006-170e07a6a4d655d1f992c094ea62b8f8/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6682083/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-Library-wins-fifth-consecutive-Achievement-of-Excellence-award-board-invited-to-April-22-council-proclamation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6682083-05ba42cb068cd6ff066fc78cda0df2c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192065&Signature=FV02dBUCQ88JgHU1FjcYzVl1qqJhmlEc4oiX4cGTPI9ipltBYXr6qiSsA~rq9fc9ivAfeoAceDPjtCdFrwocyQUF1Z7BesTro9KDbrbRjGfB-hP7XqLPjHCYe235P6n4i-UNeBwcR1IWDbdiHWIg4GNCvdPnmIm-QEs8DesYbFNCuD3eSnzlQ29LvRXc32kH7~tS1GXVgy9-sDBbz14xqX60WLUy5mkaPtn8jD0pcozpwu8AHksBVQnMtfq6h7ZgFMGtrg0amBQcJ0V2an8bKXZceP18Ehwrr30x~Ur~mfPFyEUjgkgNPBz6l6CSh2p10tY~CnoeC5IcSsUyfb5HGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wylie Library staff said the library received the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries award for the fifth consecutive year and asked board members to attend a city council proclamation on April 22.

The recognition places Wylie among 102 public libraries in the state, staff said, putting the library in roughly the top 19% of public libraries statewide. Library staff asked advisory board members who are available to attend the April 22 Wylie City Council meeting at 6 p.m. to accept the proclamation and a certificate that will be provided by Congressman Keith Self's office.

Library staff told the board the council presentation should be brief, about 20 to 30 minutes, and will occur near the start of the meeting. Staff said the council originally proposed an earlier date during National Library Week but moved the recognition to April 22 so it would not conflict with the Wiley Way Students event. Staff encouraged board members to introduce themselves and participate in the recognition.

Board members responded with congratulations and appreciation for staff and volunteers who contributed to the library’s programming and services that staff said underlie the award.

The item was reported during the work session portion of the board's regular meeting on Feb. 24; no formal board action beyond scheduling attendance at the council proclamation was recorded.","Wylie Library staff reported the library earned the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries award for the fifth year running and asked board members to attend a city council proclamation on April 22, when the library will also receive a certificate from Congressman Keith Self's office.","actionData","errors"]

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Board hears monthly report: digital resources strain budget; library to get new automatic doors and hosts spring programs

Library to install 'Priscilla's Playwall' sensory panels as memorial; family and Friends split cost

Wylie board reviews draft strategic plan for Feb. 2025–Feb. 2030, highlights sustainability and partnerships

Wylie Library wins fifth consecutive Achievement of Excellence award; board invited to April 22 council proclamation