Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Library Operations topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
LeClaire library board reports strong Summer Reading turnout; lack of quorum delays consent vote
Summary
The LeClaire Community Library Board on June 9 reported nearly 300 Summer Reading sign-ups and a successful kickoff event but lacked a quorum to approve the consent agenda and library claims, deferring votes to the next meeting. Director Lexie Reiling also noted a $250 donation and a temporary book drop from Davenport Public Library.
Nick Johnson, vice president of the LeClaire Community Library Board of Trustees, called the June 9 meeting to order at 7 p.m. The board did not have a quorum, so approval of the consent agenda, minutes and library claims was postponed to the July meeting.
Lexie Reiling, the library director, delivered the director’s report and highlighted strong early participation in the library’s Summer Reading Program: “As of June 4th we have almost 300 patrons signed up to participate,” she said. Reiling said the program’s June 4 kickoff drew about 180 people and included a petting zoo, a puppet show and ice cream coordinated by staff member Miss Ashe.
Reiling also announced staffing and operational updates. Julia Carter began work June 1 as a part-time flex clerk, and staff updated training documents and the emergency manual. Reiling summarized an in‑service day that reviewed Summer Reading plans, discussed Library of Things training needs and reinforced the Customer Conduct Policy.
On facilities, Reiling said RiverShare partner libraries helped provide a temporary book drop while road construction limits access to the library’s regular drop. “Lane from Public Works and the DPL Facilities crew worked together to transport it here,” she said, thanking the Davenport Public Library for the loan.
The meeting record lists monthly expense and revenue lines for May–June 2026, including current-month expense entries such as Kanopy and ebook subscriptions and a relatively large copier/website charge; revenues listed include a $2,993 private contribution from the Friends for the website. The minutes do not record formal approval of those claims because of the lack of quorum.
Under new business the board recorded three items: a motion to approve holiday closures for fiscal year 2026–27 was moved to the next meeting and therefore not resolved; an unrestricted $250 donation from Lane & Waterman in memory of Tom Kamp was noted; and draft updates to the Internet Use Policy were reviewed. The minutes do not record votes on those items.
Reiling also reported that the Friends of the Library raised $624 at a trivia night and that the Friends’ bookstore brought in $105 in May. She said the Friends approved paying $350 toward a buffalo statue and are coordinating purchase and placement with the Chamber of Commerce.
Members present agreed to adjourn; the board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at the LeClaire Library community room.
