Duvall Library Board Meeting

Board members will begin distribution of flyers for the upcoming public meeting regarding new library facility design scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Duvall Fire Station. Johnston Architects will be making the presentation. There was general discussion about the public meeting around the size of the venue, information distribution and the process.

KCLS asked the Board to form an Art Selection Committee. It was motioned and approved that an Art Selection Committee be formed to include 3 members - one from the Board, one from the Duvall Civic Club/

Friends of the Library, and one from the arts community. Appointments will be made at the March meeting. A question was asked about whether one could still be selected for the roster that was solicited last year. Laura Boyes explained that as that is a long process, the roster will stand as is. Theentire process will be managed by the KCLS Art Oversight Committee.

Chair Denison was pleased to report, and the Board was ecstatic to hear, that the KCLS formal application for the library site will be submitted to the City on March 3. Denny Redman mentioned his recent talk to the Duvall Historical Society and suggested that we somehow include the rich history of the library in some way. It was suggested that it could be included in the celebration of the opening of the new library.

Paige reported that the February election would not be certified until 2/24, but shortly after, KCLS should have a ballot count analysis by Legislative District which will clarify where levels of support varied throughout the County. Director Ptacek expressed his thanks to Library Friends and supporters who took the time to write letters to local newspapers and spread the word about the measure.

Laura Boyles reported on the Literary Lions Gala presented by the King County Library System Foundation on March 6 at the Bellevue Library. Also, a new reading program for adults is being introduced. Information on both of these events can be found at www. kcls.org.

TheBoard will schedule a working session to review mission, principles and goals prior to the March 16th Public meeting.

Duvall Civic Club representative Joe Lee Davidson reported that a planning meeting for the Used Book Sale has been scheduled. They will have some amazing books available. The Board was asked to promote the sale as it will be the first sale of this size. It will be held in TheRose Room. Thepreview sale for Associates and Members will be held on Friday evening, 3/19, and the sale for the general public, the following day. All of the money raised will go to the Duvall Library. Their last meeting was a white elephant sale and they raised about $200. JoeLee wished to thank Alan Butler, Auctioneer for his help and good humor. Laura emphasized how important the funds from the Friends are to Duvall Library programming and food for events. Some of these things would happen in no other way. It clearly makes a difference.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 22, 2010, at the Rose Room of the Library.