SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETINGTUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 3:34 p.m. by Debbie Herbert.  Trustees in attendance were Debbie Herbert, Salli Pritts, Susan Strahle and Mindy Younker, Trustees absent were Anna Jesse, Tami Long and Cathy Murray.  Vicki Carr and Lori Nixon were in attendance.

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

Librarian’s Report:

New and ongoing:

26/27

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

Check outs

359

Computer

50

Patrons Assisted

426

Programs

10

Vicki contacted Sparklight regarding the library’s phone and fax lines.  At the end of the month, Sparklight will install and train staff on two phone and one fax lines.  There is a $60 set up/training fee.  The monthly cost for the three lines is $88.60.  That is a savings of $362.57 every month. 

The library is partnering with Meridian School District, Stonington and Blue Mound Libraries to provide continuing services while MES is in Stonington.  SMPL will have a table with resources at the community viewing of the temporary school at Stonington and during Family Back to School night.

Road Scholar Schedule

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

The Library received $3,719.60 for the Per Capita Grant.  The money continues to fund the digitization of historical documents. 

The new Board and Directors email accounts are set up and working.

The Library has been suggested for memorial donations for Carol Sue Turner and Carl Craft.

Election paper work will be available August 25, 2026.  Trustees, D. Herbert, C. Murray, S. Pritts, and S. Strahle are up for re-election this year.

Book Club and chair exercise will resume in September.

Upcoming activities include:

Shooting Star Day, Aug. 24

Dog Day, Aug. 26

iCash event, Aug 28 2-4pm

Read A Book Day, Sept. 8

Macon Garage Sales - Food and Books Sale, Sept. 10 & 11

Meeting adjourned at 4:36 pm with a motion by S. Pritts and a second by M. Younker.

Respectfully submitted,

Salli Pritts

Secretary