Minutes and agendas · June 10, 1960
Board meeting — Harvard Classics, patio and summer reading
At Barbara Dennis’s home, Helen Tracy chairs discussion of the completed Harvard Classics purchase, a patio for senior citizens, Chamber of Commerce support, Dorothy Olney’s nomination, and volunteer children’s reading. Kolma Flake proposes a future book-binding group. Estimated balance is $57.26.
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6-10-60
A Regular Board meeting of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library was held on June 10, 1960 at the home of the secretary, Barbara Dennis. Members present were Helen Tracy, president; Naoma Valdes, treasurer; Barbara Dennis, secretary; Kenny de Groot, corresponding secretary; and Pat Gazin, council representative.
Helen Tracy gave a report on present progress. A letter to the members on our progress had been mailed to each family. The money for the Harvard Classics had been raised and the books bought and installed in the library.
The library patio as a retreat was introduced again. Mr. Carl MacCauley was consulted for practical decoration ideas. He did not approve any painting ideas as they would be too difficult. It was decided to make the patio a Senior Citizens patio only as then there would be no need for supervision on the part of the librarian. Also there is a need for such a meeting place for older people. Helen said she had asked the Chamber of Commerce for $150 to furnish the patio but had received no definite answer. They wished to have a letter stating the request. There were several suggestions as to what should be included. It was also suggested to ask Mr. Wilford Barlar [?] from the Senior Citizens Group for volunteer help.
The secretary read a rough draft of a letter to be sent to the City Council stating the purposes of the Friends of the Library. It was decided to send it as is.
A letter was read requesting a nomination for Citizen of the Year. We named Mrs. Olney our librarian.
Mrs. Kolma [?] Flake [?] (Mrs. Fredrick) has
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suggested that a book-binding group be started as a library service. She would be interested in starting it next year.
The secretary was requested to bring the memberships cards up to date.
It was suggested to have a "Readers for children" program with volunteer readers. This would be for the summer only. For older children it was suggested that the librarian follow the Regular Summer Reading Program developed by the county.
The treasurer gave an estimated sum at $7.26.
Respectfully submitted
Barbara Dennis, sec.
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