Clyde Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Date: April 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM

Present: Langley, Dirlam, Johnston, Rogers, Kaple, Weasner, Archer

Others Present: Rachel Henck Bentley, Director; Karen Gerber, Fiscal Officer

Correspondences

None

Minutes

Motion to accept minutes as written was made by Dirlam and seconded by Johnston. Motion carried unanimously.

Gifts

$2,200.85 to be accepted. Motion to accept by Langley and seconded by Kaple. Motion carried unanimously.

Director’s Report

Buildings and Grounds

Summit has finished installing the new system that combines fire and security. The library will be moving away from RJ Beck, with security services under Summit in the future. Staff have been trained on use of the new security panel.

Technology Updates

The Hotspot Policy was discussed.

The library is considering an upgrade to the projector and screen using Stephenson Grant funds for 2026.

Trainings and Meetings

• March 24 – Connecting Kids to Meals
• April 7 – Spoke with Angela Herrera at the City Council meeting. The City is donating $1,000.00.
• April 9 – Sandusky County Directors Meeting and spoke with the Clyde Exchange Club about Summer Reading.
• April 10 – Norweld Directors Roundtable at Hardin Northern Library.
• April 13 – Amazon for Business Webinar.
• April 14 – Planning meeting for the 2026 OLC Convention and Expo in Dublin, Ohio.
• April 16 – Special virtual meeting for directors with OLC.
• April 17 – Lisa and Jillian attended a Customer Service Workshop at the Hayes Presidential Center.
• April 22 – OPC-1 Check-in Meeting.
• April 24 – CLEVNET Directors Meeting.

Staff

The Adult/Teen Services position has been filled. Abbey Pepper started on April 16 and is excited about working at the library.

Current Projects

StoryWalk: A Memorandum of Understanding was sent to the City of Clyde regarding the StoryWalk. A budget was created, and the library is working with Pannier Graphics. The estimated cost is approximately $8,500.00.

Summer Reading: Planning is underway for the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on May 30 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Fall Open House: Planning is underway for the Harvest Theme Open House on October 6.

Large Print: Norweld pricing has been updated to $2,850.00 for Large Print.

Bicycle Lending: Bicycle lending was discussed.

Political Campaign Statement: A motion to accept the Political Campaign Statement was made by Dirlam and seconded by Langley. Motion carried unanimously.

Programs at the Library

• April 24–25 – Pick up STEM to Go Kits.

Old Business

None

New Business

Power washing the front of the building was discussed.

Advertising for applicants for Marie's position was discussed.

The library will be selling 120th anniversary T-shirts.

Fiscal Officer’s Report

As of January 1, 2026:

• General Fund: $1,386,419.90
• Total Amount: $1,699,323.48

Motion to accept this amount was made by Archer and seconded by Rogers. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn at 7:50 PM was made by Dirlam and seconded by Kaple. Motion carried unanimously.

Next meeting: May 18, 2026

Respectfully submitted by Karen Langley, Secretary.