Nina Davis, an adult services librarian, told the Wylie Public Library Advisory Board on Oct. 27 that she oversees adult programming, collection development for adult materials and genealogy services, and described how patrons can access one‑on‑one help through the library’s Book a Librarian appointments.

Davis, who said she has been a librarian for 30 years and with the library for 15, described popular adult offerings including the Booked on Bridal book club, which she said counts 19 active members and averages 13–15 attendees. She explained the group selects titles by member vote and that genre fiction and mystery titles are popular choices.

On genealogy services Davis said the library recently partnered with the Genealogy Network of Texas (based at the McLennan County library in Waco) to present statewide programming that local libraries can offer without charge. She described the library’s approach to helping newcomers: start with the present and work backward, set short one‑on‑one appointments when needed, and provide curated getting‑started resources and recorded materials.

Board members praised recent special programs. Staff reported the library’s first caregiver workshop conference, produced in partnership with Pathway Hospice and sponsored lunch from a credit union, drew about 50 sign‑ups with roughly 40–42 attendees; staff characterized turnout and feedback as very positive and said the library plans to hold the event again, likely in spring.

Staff also described community outreach with Unidos, an outreach program led by Wylie Police Department officer Bridget Sierra to connect with Spanish‑speaking residents. Circulation staff member Carmen attended Unidos events and distributed Spanish‑language children’s books the library purchased for the program.

The board heard that a local donor offered a large Victorian Christmas village and the library will display a portion of that collection in the library lobby case in December; the Brown House will receive a larger share for its display. Staff noted a scheduled murder‑mystery theater event was postponed due to the troupe’s staffing and health issues and will be rescheduled in the new year.

Davis emphasized the Book a Librarian service — 30‑minute, scheduled appointments — for in‑depth help such as genealogy and database use, and encouraged patrons to provide specific parameters when requesting assistance so staff can prepare. “It’s a journey,” she said of genealogy work, urging patrons to gather family records and verify sources.

What’s next: staff said they will continue to expand community programming, return the caregiver conference in a revised format, display the donated holiday village in December and reschedule the theater production for early next year.