Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 108-109

Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.

It was reported there was a possibility of buying some bookcases from Citizens' Mutual. Attention was called to a new front screen door and a new electric fan. Mrs. Hight also mentioned as desirable for the library and outdoor bulletin board of the type used by churches It was reported the Children's Story Hour has resumed with help of Girl Schouts from 1 to 2 o'clock Mondays, but attendance was small. The librarian said designating June as a 'free month' for return of long past due books was in her estimation a success. She also said she was making no request for traditional summer closing hours this season but preferred the present 34 hour schedule, which complies with minimum state board requirements in cities under 5,000.

Mrs. Gatesman presented the proposal that the Library Board and the newly organized Friends of the Library sponsor a Francis Line picture to raise funds for the benefit of the library. He was available on February 21, 1957, and the school auditorium seating 730 could be secured for that date at 425. The sponsor s would provide an operator for the moving picture projector and advertise and promote the project. It was moved by Mrs. Hoch and supported b Mrs. Gatesman we enter into such a contract. The motion was carried. Contracts were then signed for Mr. Line's picture a feature that runs about one and one-half hours.

A tentative date for the next board meeting was set for Thursday, August 16. The meeting adjourned Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary.

Howell, Michigan, August 16, 1956

A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM. Present were Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mr. Theodore Krieger, Mrs. Bird Hight, the librarian and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. Those absent were Mr. Leslie Merritt, Mrs. Gerald McCloskey.

Mrs. Calvin Gatesman was named recording secretary in the absence of Mr. Leslie Merritt.

The minutes of the July 11th meeting were read.

Mrs. Hight reported that sever rain caused leakage around the third window on the west side of the book shelf room. A discussion followed concerning the roof which has been in need of repair for some time. Mr. Krieger had talked with Mr. Shindorf, the janitor, who had suggested aluminum in the eaves where there is much leakage and then mopping with tar. It was decided to ask Mr. Tholen, the city engineer, to look it over and it was agreed upon by the board to have Mr. Krieger look into this matter with Tholen and Mr. Warner the sheet metal man.

Mr. Shindorf had reported the furnace in good condition.

Mrs. Hight said it was also suggested to her that a number of libraries have increased the fine on books to $.03. However this was not recommended for our library at this time. With the beginning of fall there will be no books loaned to people owing fines.

It was decided upon to subscribe to the Ann Arbor newspaper.

Mrs. Stanley Warner, the assistant librarian was spending a week at the workshop

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