Proceedings of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 PM

Lowden Public Library The meeting of the Lowden Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by President Tanya Stewart.

Roll Call: Present: Rodney Schneider, Laurie Millam, Danita Washburn, Tanya Stewart Library Director: Ann Harms Absent: Rose Horman

Visitors: August Harms, Reserve Board Member

Approval of Agenda: Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Danita Washburn, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All

Approval of Minutes: Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Danita Washburn, to approve the previous meeting minutes. Ayes: All

Approval of Bills: Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Laurie Millam, to approve library bills for February 2026. Ayes: All

Treasurers Report: Treasurer, Laurie Millam presented the financial report for the period ending January 2026 with an unexpended balance of $24,563.93

Library Director's Report:

Director Ann Harms presented the library report. Circulation for February totaled 386 materials. February's programming was reviewed. March programming pre-approved for programming, crafts, and make-and-take activities. LIB-Bridges letter Agreement was signed and submitted to the State Library.

Approval for March book order: Motion: Danita Washburn, second by Laurie Milliam, to approve March book order Ayes: All

Approval of Continued Education: To attend the Summer Reading Summit March 6th 9:30-12:30 Coralville Public Library. No cost. Motion by Rodney Schneider, second by Laurie Millam, to have Ann attend. Ayes: All

To attend POP YS Con 2026 April 16th and 17th virtually via zoom. No cost Motion by Danita Washburn, second by Rodney Schneider, to have Ann attend. Ayes: All

President's Report: President Tanya Stewart addressed the Personnel Policy. The board agreed to look over the report and to address it further at the March Board Meeting. Information was given to all Board Members for the lowa General Assembly House Bill 2622

Adjournment: Motion by Laurie Millam, second by Rodney Schneider, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM. Ayes: All

Approved by: Danita Washburn, Secretary and Tanya Stewart, President