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Library administrator outlines programs, policy review and facility plans; minutes approved unanimously
Summary
At the Feb. 11 meeting, Library Administrator Shawnie Kennedy reported a policy review that will include a pet visitors policy, confirmed program scheduling (including astronomy talks from Feb. 21), and said the library arranged use of Cady Hall for activities; the board also approved January minutes and adjourned by unanimous consent.
Shawnie Kennedy, the Patagonia Library Administrator, gave the advisory board its monthly update at the Feb. 11, 2025 meeting, reporting a library policy review and several program and facility arrangements.
Kennedy said the library policy is under review and that a separate policy and rules for pet visitors and their owners will be developed. She reported attending a meeting with Patagonia non-profit groups that are discussing forming a coalition to support and improve their individual programs; Kennedy said that coalition may be helpful for coordinating library programs.
Kennedy described a slate of planned programming: children’s summer reading, activities for adults and teens, visiting authors and other events. The library website continues to list monthly celebrations and classes. The minutes record a specific upcoming series: beginning Feb. 21, Ken Graun will present talks on astronomy and related topics. Kennedy also said she arranged with the Town for the use of Cady Hall for some library activities.
Under "Staff or Member Reports," Marilyn Miller of the Friends of the Library gave an overview of the Friends’ working relationship with the library administrator and invited advisory board members to attend Friends meetings. The minutes note that future agenda items will include an update on Legacy Garden development ideas.
Procedural actions recorded during the meeting included the approval of the January 2025 minutes and the adjournment. Motion to approve the minutes: Sarah Klingenstein moved and Robin Florez seconded; the motion passed by unanimous consent. Motion to adjourn: Sarah Klingenstein moved and Susan Lange seconded; the motion passed by unanimous consent. The meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
