Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees

Indianapolis Public Library Board
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Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
6:30 p.m. EDT

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2822 E Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46201 Indianapolis, IN 46201 (Directions)

East Washington Street Library Branch

Regular board meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees.

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Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Hala Hersi

Solar energy changes coming to Indianapolis Public Libraries

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Live reporting by Kassandra Simcox

Regular meeting of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees.

Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox
Good evening! I will be live tweeting the monthly meeting for the "Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees" which will be starting at 6:30pm! @mirrorindy @indydocumenters

05:16 PM Sep 23, 2024 CDT

Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 2/17
Get involved! The following information was provided via : "Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month. In 2024 there is an exception in Jan, May, and Oct".@indydocumenters @mirrorindy indypl.org
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Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 3/17
Meeting began promptly at 6:30pm. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 4/17
The East Washington Street Library is the host for tonight's monthly meeting. It has been a functioning library for over a century. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 5/17
Josh Crane, the branch manager for the E. Washington street library, opens up this evening's meeting with some facts and updates about the branch. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 6/17
Graphic Novel Book Club, Children's Story Times, Seed Library, Book Bike, DND Club from Purdue Polytech, and Game Night are just a few amazing clubs that the E. Washington branch provides. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 7/17
Meeting minutes for August 26th, 2024, are approved. @indydocumenters @mirrorindy
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 8/17
Meeting minutes for the Treasurer for the Month of August to be reviewed for auditing was also approved. The branch's budget was reported as "consistent" with no major dips or unpredicted factors. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 9/17
Up next for discussion is the review of "behavior policy". @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 10/17
The hope of implementing the "behavior policy" is for staff to be able to provide the best customer service, while also keeping the E. Washington street branch a safe and educational setting by finding ways to keep patrons accountable. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 11/17
Is solar pv a good option for our libraries? That is the current discussion! Thoughts on alternative energy sources in general? @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 12/17
Next topic, CEO report! @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 13/17
"Preserving Community voices: an Oral History Symposium" was a recent highlight for the adult programs with the libraries. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 14/17
The CEO would like to highlight their partnership with Indy Humane, which has continued to be a "pawsitive" experience time and time again. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters @IndyHumane @indylibrary @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 15/17
September 22nd thru 28th is banned books week! Exercise your right to read. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indylibrary
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 16/17
Monday, October 28th, Wayne Branch Library, will be the time and location for the meeting next month. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters @indylibrary
Kassandra Simcox @Its_KSimcox 17/17
Meeting concluded at 8:21pm. @mirrorindy @indydocumenters
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Agency Information

Indianapolis Public Library Board

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www.indypl.org

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The Indianapolis Public Library Board’s governing body consists of seven Board of Trustees members serving 4-year terms, including:

  • 2 appointed by the Indianapolis City-County Council
  • 3 appointed by the Marion County Board of Commissioners
  • 2 appointed by Indianapolis Public Schools

Board of Trustees

  • Hope C. Tribble, President
  • Raymond J. Biederman, Vice President
  • Dr. Patricia A. Payne, Secretary
  • Dr. Khaula Murtadha
  • Dr. Luis A. Palacio
  • Dr. Eugene G. White

Find the meetings live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndyPL

Find Documenters coverage of past commission meetings here: https://indianapolis-in.documenters.org/reporting/?agency=796

Library Board Committee Meetings take place at the Library Services Center, Room 226

*Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month. In 2024 there is an exception in January, May, and October.

Finance Committee meetings will be at 10 a.m. Diversity, Policy and Human Resources Committee meetings will be at 11:30 a.m. Facilities Committee meetings will be at 1 p.m.

Committee meetings are not streamed.

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