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Citrus County libraries report renovations, new print/scan system, seed libraries and summer-reading plans; Booked fundraiser nets $22,220
Summary
Director Adam Chang updated the board on staffing hires, the Coastal Region renovation, a new PC/print management system, seed-library expansion, summer-reading logistics and the Booked fundraiser; the board appointed Mr. Bramlett to chair the Booked 2026 committee (motion passed with one abstention).
Director Adam Chang reported multiple operational updates to the Library Advisory Board, including staffing, renovations, a new PC/print management system, seed‑library distribution and summer‑reading plans. The board also heard a fundraising report for the Booked event and appointed a committee chair for the 2026 event.
Staffing and renovations: Chang said the system filled several positions (a Homosassa supervisor, custodians, a library aide) and has one open youth‑librarian position with interviews scheduled. He reported Coastal Region renovation work is nearing completion on meeting and study rooms, painting and carpeting are scheduled for May and staff aim to have the building fully available for summer programs.
Print/scan system: The system deployed a new PC management and printing solution across branches in early April. Chang said color printing (30¢) and black‑and‑white printing (15¢) are available; scanning is free and patrons can now print wirelessly and scan to phones or USB drives. The kiosk requires prepayment for prints.
Seed libraries and summer reading: The system’s seed library — started at Lakes Region in April 2022 — has distributed more than 35,000 seed packets across branches; Floral City launched a seed library the day of the meeting. The library’s summer reading program (theme: “Brush Up on Books: Where Stories and Art Collide”) launches June 1 for logging reading and will have kickoff programming June 7; partnerships with UF/IFAS extension and local businesses were described. Beanstack (reading-logging app) and Patron Point (notification system launched April 2) were highlighted; Patron Point shows improved open rates and fewer overdue notices after the switch.
Fundraising — Booked: Chang reported a net of $22,220.08 for the recent Booked event, thanked volunteers and staff, and said planning is underway for a February 28, 2026 date. The board moved to appoint Mr. Bramlett to chair the Booked 2026 committee; the motion was seconded, carried and recorded with one abstention. The meeting record does not name the mover and seconder; the tally recorded was five yes, one abstain (board size and exact votes recorded in minutes).
Procedural actions: At the start of the meeting the board approved minutes from the February meeting by motion and voice vote. The meeting adjourned by motion at the end of the session.
Ending: Chang said staff will continue to test new systems, finalize Coastal Region work and proceed with summer programming and public notices; the board set its next meeting for June 20, 2025.
