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Library Advisory Board Meeting of April 9, 2008
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LIBRARY HISTORY: Kendell Turner reported that she met with Dan Keys, Sylvia Mora-Oña, Victoria Galan, and Kathy Swanson Rivenbark to determine the wording for the Pancoast Mural brochure. They also covered the wording and installation location for the Pancoast Mural plaque. Kendell Turner advised she will be meeting with Jim Davis regarding the color rendering of the library building. She stated that Dan Keys had suggested that when the brochure is ready, its debut be celebrated with an art show at the library. Discussion was held on ideas of what could be displayed, including the original rendering of the library. A target date was discussed but not set.
PUBLICATIONS & PUBLICITY: Susan Elwell offered to contact the Cable TV division regarding their doing a feature on the library and the upcoming event. Susan Elwell reported that the Farmer’s Market table that was manned with Library staff went over very well. Regarding Library Appreciation Month, City staff will notify board members when the proclamation will be presented to the Miami-Dade Public Library System. Sylvia Mora-Oña will contact he Mayor’s office to request the proclamation.
LIBRARY REPORT: Grace Armada reported that 400 people stopped by the Library table at the Farmers Market on March 29th. Mayor Slesnick will be reading to the children April 14th. Regarding the brass plaque that had been stolen, Grace Armada reported that a new one was ordered and will be installed as well as the one in her office. Sylvia Mora-Oña noted that security cameras and signage will be installed and connected to the downtown security system.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE/BUTTERFLY GARDEN: Dan Keys reported that the hedges were lowered at the request of the Miami-Dade Public Library System.
INTERIOR DESIGN/CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT: Sylvia Mora-Oña reported that the staff is working on the Art of Storytelling festival planning and preparation.
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