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Rio Communities library: book club plans, summer reading numbers and volunteer drive
Summary
Board members set a late‑June target to finalize survey questions for a five‑year library plan, discussed restarting a book club after summer reading, and heard that patron counts rose and three computers were provided through the state digital‑equity program; volunteers and Amigos fundraisers were also discussed.
Board members at the June 3 meeting agreed to circulate a short survey tied to the library's five‑year plan and to submit at least three suggested survey questions within about three weeks so the library could collect patron feedback during the summer reading program.
Board member Lisa Lamanna said she had not yet coordinated with the librarian to start the book club but expected to do so after summer reading; other board members suggested running the book club in late June or July and adding a question about interest in a book club to the survey.
Amanda (the library director, referred to in the discussion) reported program and operations updates: patron visits rose from 286 to 348, the state library's digital equity department provided three new computers that will be installed soon, and recent programming included a rock‑painting craft. She said summer reading currently has four enrolled this term (five attended the first session), and asked for volunteer help on specified dates (the 15th and 22nd) for messy crafts and supervision.
Deborah reported difficulty contacting an ALA membership number and said she had left multiple voicemail messages without reply; another board member offered a membership contact email and staff offered to help obtain correct contact information.
The Amigos (Friends of the Library) representative Colson urged patience on building‑use decisions while safety repairs are completed, noted a donation in memory of Candy Cordova that helped fund a subscription service for projects, and encouraged recruitment of younger volunteers to help with book sales and moving books.
The board closed the meeting with a call for volunteers and a reminder that items such as survey questions and program support should be routed to the office of the library director.
