SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. by Debbie Herbert.  Trustees in attendance were Debbie Herbert, Tami Long, Cathy Murray, Salli Pritts, and Mindy Younker.   Vicki Carr and Lori Nixon were also in attendance.

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

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	333	362	362	308
Computer	45	47	60	53	58	51	68	63	73	50
Programs	17	9	13	12	8	7	13	15	12	14
Patrons Assisted	301	308	428	483	429	268	327	360	371	414

New and ongoing:

Dena Wurster resigned.  Her last day of service will be May 30, 2026.

Final report for the ALA Grant - Libraries Transforming Communities Round 3 - is completed.

Road Scholar speakers Dr. Norm Moline - The National Park Service in Illinois: Places to Experience Our Cultural History held on April 29, 2026 was a success with 25 people in attendance.   Future Road Scholar presentations will take place at the library.

1. Daniel Overturf - Illinois Trails and Traces: Portraits and Stories Along the State’s Historic Routes.  September 2, 2026.

2. Julia Rendleman - Illinois’ Growing News Deserts and Why We Should Care.  October 6th, 2026

Staff worked with Jason from Prairie Computer Network Solutions to complete ADA Website and Social Media and Documents Compliance.

The library will participate in the Library Crawl in October. 

The library signed up for Explore More Illinois 2026 - This is linked on the library website.  “Explore More Illinois is a free cultural and recreational pass program that allows public library cardholders to reserve free or discounted admission, parking, and gift store purchases at hundreds of attractions across the state.”  Patrons will use their library card number and pin.

The Board approved A Non-Resident Card at the per household fee of $75 per year.

Salli Pritts Motioned, Mindy Younker 2nd.  Roll Call vote: D. Herbert, Y; T. Long, Y; C. Murray, Y; S. Pritts, Y; M. Younker, Y.   Motion approved.

Strategic Plan Presentation by Vicki.  Documentation provided to the board for discussion in the future.

There are many ongoing and upcoming programs including a Dragon Egg Hunt, BBQ & hot dogs at the library during the town rummage sales on May 14 & 15, Plant Bingo on May 27th, and Macon Summer Fun Day.  Summer Reading program is booked.

Meeting adjourned at 4:35 pm with a motion by Tami Long and a second by Mindy Younker.

Respectfully submitted,

Salli Pritts

Secretary