SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Debbie Herbert.  Trustees in attendance were Debbie Herbert, Tami Long, Salli Pritts, Susan Strahle and Mindy Younker.   Director Vicki Carr and Assistant Lori Nixon were also in attendance.

Agenda, Minutes and Financial Report:   Agenda, minutes and financial report were read and approved for August. 

Librarian’s Report:

25/26	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June
Check outs	409	305	336	388	289	290
Computer	45	47	60	53	58	51
Programs	17	9	13	12	8	7
Patrons Assisted	301	308	428	483	429	268

New and ongoing:

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Grant was received January 7, 2026 in the amount of $1000.

The E-Rate Grant from October through December 2025 resulted in a reduction in internet billing of $219.42.

Donations: $50 was received from Melanie Roberts in honor of her grandmother, Ruth Turner.   A $5000 donation was received from the estate of David Miller.

Road Scholar, Julia Rendleman of Makanda will speak on October 6th, 2026 at 6pm.  The topic is Illinois’ Growing News Deserts and Why We Should Care.  Scholar, Dr. Norm Moline of Rock Island is yet to be scheduled.

Maintenance update:  Eric Nixon fixed the lighting timers and new handicap parking signs were completed by Scott Wise at a cost of $20.

The Library will close on April 10, 2026, so staff can travel to O’Fallon, IL to attend The Illinois Library Association’s Reaching Forward South Conference.  Susan Strahle motioned to approve the closure and Mindy Younker, seconded.  All approved.

There are many ongoing and upcoming programs including a Dragon Egg Hunt, Candle making with T Candles, LLC., book club, Chair Exercises and Lego Club.

Meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm with a motion by Salli Pritts and a second by Mindy Younker.

Respectfully submitted,

Salli Pritts

Secretary