Today: 9am - 8pm

Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting

June 17, 2025

Location: Patricia Waters Community Room

Address: 10411 Merrill Rd. PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48189

Called to Order: 7:00 PM by Colone

Adjourned: 8:05 PM

Board Members Present
Full Attendance
  • Matt Assenmacher
  • Jodie Colone
  • Mary Evergreen
  • Richelle Hocking
  • Bridget Rosek
  • Crystal Walter
Board Members Absent
None - Full Board Attendance
Also Present
  • Holly Hentz
  • Christine Weber

Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

This regular meeting of the Hamburg Township Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Colone at 7:00 pm in the Patricia Waters Community Room.

Approval of:
Motion 1: Agenda Approval

Motion: Motion to approve Agenda as presented
Made by: Hocking
Seconded by: Rosek
Status: Motion carried

Motion 2: Previous Minutes

Motion: Motion to approve the minutes from May 20, 2025 as presented
Made by: Walter
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Call to the Public
No one addressed the board.
Financial
Motion 3: May Financial Report

Motion: Motion to approve May 2025 Financial Report
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Walter
Status: Motion carried

Motion 4: Library Voucher

Motion: Motion to approve Voucher #663 in the amount of $87,400.59
Made by: Evergreen
Seconded by: Hocking
Status: Motion carried

Librarian's Report
In-house Statistics

4,805

Patrons Served

63

New Patrons

4,973

Item Check-outs

143

Computer Uses

Online Statistics
Libby:3,302 Zinio:477 Fold3:9
Heritage Quest:197 Ancestry:0 TumbleBooks:2
Niche Academy:26
Other News

None.

4) Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Programs
  • Drop-In Mahjong Thursdays - 1:00pm
  • Drop-In Chess Thursdays - 4:00pm
June SRP Programs
  • SRP: Magician Cameron Zvara (all ages) 6/18 - 6:30pm
  • SRP: Cellophane Shadows (ages 4-10) 6/19 - 10am
  • SRP Craft: Tissue Paper Hearts or Beaded Necklaces 6/23
  • SRP: Art with a Twist (ages 8-12) 6/23 - 2pm
  • Monday Night Movie: A Bug's Life 6/23 - 6pm
  • Double Feature: Shadow of Doubt & Niagara 6/24 - 3pm
  • SRP: Mammals are Marvelous (ages 3-7) 6/26 - 10am
  • SRP: Musician Evan Haller (all ages) 6/27 - 7pm
  • SRP Craft: Pom Pom Butterflies or Catapults 6/30
  • Monday Night Movie: The Garfield Movie 6/30 - 6pm
July Programs
  • Jackie's Book Club: The Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake 7/2 - 1pm
  • SRP: Build-It (all ages) 7/2 - 5pm
  • SRP Craft: Beaded Snakes or Sling Shot Cars 7/7
  • Monday Night Movie: Over the Hedge 7/7 - 6pm
  • Double Feature: And Then There Were None & How to Steal a Million 7/8 - 3pm
  • SRP: Cooking with Ming (ages 7+) 7/9 - 6:30pm
  • SRP: Kinetic Sculpture (ages 10+) 7/10 - 2pm
  • Story Time with Skipper 7/10 - 3pm
  • SRP Craft: Clown Bobbleheads or Beaded Key Chains 7/14
  • SRP: Life Cycles (ages 3-7) 7/14 - 10am
  • Monday Night Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 7/14 - 6pm
  • SRP: Silent Book Club 7/15 - 2:30pm
  • Summer Concert Series: Lunar Octet 7/24 - 7:00pm
Correspondence
1) None.
Old Business
Update on Strategic Planning

Lisa reported on the community survey results.

She plans to present the first draft of the new brand in September.

Hoping to have it refined by January 2026 to coincide with the library's 60th anniversary year.

New Business
Motion 5: CD Rollover

Motion: Motion to roll-over Choice One Bank CD for $380,297.23 plus interest on 7/14/25 for a 90 day term at 4.10% or better
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Evergreen
Status: Motion carried

Generator Sharing

Shared generator with senior center - quotes in process.

Friends Report with Debbie Kooperman
Spring Book Sale Proceeds

$2,482.15

Library Gardens

Spring cleanup complete; 2026 Huron River Watershed Council Calendar pictures of gardens taken.

Local Jr Girl Scout Troop 40725 will work with Debbie to install a Bee House, Butterfly House, Bee Watering Station and helping with gardens.

2025-2026 Budget

2025-2026 Budget in place

Election - Open Roles
  • Director of Fundraising
  • Member At Large
  • Director of PR/Marketing
Social Media

Facebook = 442 followers, and the website has been updated

FOHTL Volunteer Recognition

Ice Cream Social 7/25/25 5:30-7:30pm at the Township Pavilion

Google Drive Training

Google Drive Training led by Matt Assenmacher - date/time TBD

Upcoming Fundraisers
  • Puzzle Swap on 10/25
  • Fall Garden Series on 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24
  • Fall Crafters Day on 9/13
  • Rummage Sale w/Vintage Jewelry on 11/15
Relevant Board Issues
  • Show library community involvement via pictures on website & Facebook (Watershed Calendar, Girl Scout project, etc.)
  • Crystal Walter will not be at the July meeting.
Adjournment
Motion 6: Adjourn Meeting

Motion: Motion to adjourn
Made by: Rosek
Seconded by: Assenmacher
Status: Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm

Next Meeting

July 15, 2025

7:00 PM | Patricia Waters Community Room