Gilman Public Library Board of Trustees agenda for September 9, 2026 @ 6pm

*Mission statement:

Gilman Public Library opens its door to all people, building strong local and 

world connections.

Call to order and Agenda approval

Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026

Approval of bills 

Director’s report

1. Patron visits

2. Computer users 

3. ACG books   ACG movies  

4. CCG books     CCG movies

5.  Teens 

6. Marshall county books/movies

7. Other checkouts 

8. Bridges/Libby checkouts

9. Items donated 

10. Items added to collection

11. Items withdrawn 

Old Business

1. Christmas dinner/event

2. Youth book club

3. Halloween event

4. November Family Bingo 

5. End of Summer reading brought 4 patrons in.

6. Kids back to school activity brought 5 patrons in.

7. Adult key chain crafting had zero patrons attend.

8. Recipe club

9. Our September activities schedule is planned as: Story time with Maddux 9/12 @ 9:30 am, Bicycle Safety 9/14 @ 4pm, Readers Round Table (adults book club) meets 9/14 @ 5pm,  (We are hosting)ISU floral arrangement 9/21 @5:30 pm, Kids fall activities @ 9:30 am, and Adult book pumpkin Craft @ 5pm.

New Business

1. We have had a request for the Lego club to return. I think this would be a  fantastic addition.

2. DVD’s 

3. Rhonda Mumby

4. Milk can craft

5. choctober (chocolate tasting)challenge.

6. Do you have any suggestions on programming or crafts?

The next board meeting is October 5, 2026 @ 6pm.