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Director reports combined book-drop/statue project, staffing needs, sewing-class demand and 3D-printer rollout
Summary
Library Director Trevor Hunter told the board staff combined a citywide small-concrete project to include the outdoor book drop and installation of statues, is looking for a contractor, and that 3D-printer public access is expected by the end of the month; Spanish-as-second-language volunteer recruitment remains a challenge.
Library Director Trevor Hunter updated the board on operations and capital projects: the exterior book drop, public statues and several small concrete pours are now being combined into one city project to attract contractors; staff are working to identify a contractor able to complete several small pours across the city.
Trevor said combining the book drop and statue installations was intended to create multiple small sites within a single contract to make the job attractive to local contractors. He described the work as a small-scale concrete order and said finding a contractor for multiple small pours has been a challenge.
On programming, Trevor reported high registration but mixed attendance for a recent Sewing 101 workshop; staff will explore ways to reduce no-shows and better utilize waiting lists. A volunteer-led Spanish-as-a-second-language class failed to materialize after two volunteers who initially stepped forward did not follow through; staff continue to pursue alternate routes, including vendor materials and outreach.
Trevor provided a technology update: the library’s small 3D printers are in final testing, and staff plan user guides and a limited launch by the end of the month; a larger full-size 3D printer will remain on site and require a brief certification process to use. The board discussed a staged approach: patrons will demonstrate competence on smaller machines before gaining access to the full-size unit.
Other brief updates: Parks will add native plantings near a ramp when weather allows; crosswalk-light upgrades remain delayed; staff continue to coordinate craft and outreach programs at Burke Nature Preserve (scheduling depends on weather).
