HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-05-09 MinutesFayetteville Public Library Board Minutes of May 9,1966 The Board of Trustees of the Fayetteville Public Library held its regular monthly meeting at 4:00 p.m. on May 9,1966 in the board. room. Present:Board members:Mr.Webb Williams,Mrs.Lowell Chaney,Mr.Ellis Shelton,Mr.Ted 'Nylie,O.W.McMillen; Librarians:Mrs..Hazel Deal,Mrs.Grace Keith. The minutes of April 11,1966 were read and approved. The report of the treasurer,presented by Mrs.Chaney,showed a balance of 04397.15 on May 1,1966. The report of the librarian,presented by Mrs.Deal,showed a grand total circulation for April of 12,196,of which 7,494 was adult material and 4,702 juvenile.Total registration was 177:adult 66, juvenile 88. The book stock report for the first quarter of this was 17,078 and on loan from the Ozarks Regional Library 14,257,a total of 31,335. The secretary reported that the owner of the property east of the libr#ry planned to repair the house and $p&iggcttMimself.It was agreed that Mr.Shelton would consult the,,pur Miaser-donor of this property in order to see what the possibilities might be to acquire it even yet. Mrs.Chaney read a letter from`the Springdale Public Library,thanking us for flowers sent on the occasion of the dedication of their new building. The board adjourned at 4:45 p.m. O.W.McMillen,Secretaryy