Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Sam Gnuse, Altamont Public Library Board President
Subject: January 2007 Altamont Public Library Board of Directors meeting
The Altamont Public Library Board recently met on January 8, 2007. On the agenda was the status of building maintenance and repair, backup library lighting, and 100th Anniversary ideas and fundraising ideas.
The list of bills to be paid for January was presented. These bills included charges for books, utilities, building maintenance, and library supplies.
Beth Speers, Librarian, gave a brief overview of the December’s circulation figures, which included our service of interlibrary loans. In December, there was a total of 97 books and items borrowed, and 133 loaned through the Shawnee Library System interlibrary loan program. Through December, there was a total of 902 library cards being used. Over 1,000 people used the library during December and over 800 items were checked out. The Christmas Ornament fundraiser raised $1,180.
The grant from the state library for $22,312 for the library building’s front brickwork and interior repair has been received. Mason’s Masonry Restoration has ordered tile samples. Additionally, repair work on backup lighting in the library has been completed.
Possible fundraisers were discussed. A banquet, dinner theater and possible locations for bus trips are still being investigated. Ideas from the public are welcome for future fundraising for the Library. The Library’s 100th Anniversary will be in 2008. Celebration ideas and events were discussed.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned. For more information on the Altamont Public Library call 618-483-5457 or go to www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.