Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 140-141

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

connected to eaves and gutters. Mr. Howard Werner was to be talked with concerning this.

Mrs. Hight told us about a meeting she attended with the board of the Friends of the Library. One goal they hope to attain is to match the $1200.00 received by the library from the city concerning the purchasing of books, some are to be classics, some books for adults, some for young people and some for children. All Friends of the Library board meetings wish to have a member of the Howell Library Board present.

Mrs. Hight also reported increases in pay for her staff: Mrs. Fisher to be increased from $1.15 to $1.25 per hour and to have ten hours per week. Ruth Walton and Clay Warner to be increased from $.35 to $.40 per hour. The allotment is $850.00.

The fountain is to be put up and there is one bench in the yard. There have been requests for benches.

The roof no longer seems to leak. Hurrah!

Ten tons of coal was to be put in and Mr. Shindorf was to be told as he was taking care of repairs on the furnace.

The question still: what is the status on vacations and length of time with pay?

The meeting adjourned the next meeting to be August 19th at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman record. secty.

The Howell Library Board met August 19th at 7:30PM at the library. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mr. Paul Baldwin, Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. Mr. Joe Brady, president of the Friends of the Library met with the board to discuss the needs of the library.

First: the need of good reference books. travel books, science books, philosophy books, economic books, American and ancient history books, education books, 'Do it yourself books.

Second: Library equipment.
a. latest in desk checking.
b. shelving.
c. chairs and lights

Third: Display case and deposit box.

Mr. Baldwin read his communication on vacations, sick leave and injuries. He left a copy which is hereto attached.

The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be September 23rd. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman record. secty.

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