The Loup City Public Library Board meeting was held on November 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Loup City Library.
Those present included: Judy McFadden, Yvonne Griffin, Karen Anderson, Lisa Harrington, and Audrey Heil.
Bills in the amount of $3,310.71 were presented. Yvonne Griffin made a motion to pay the bills which was seconded by Judy McFadden. Motion passed.
Minutes from the September and October meetings were accepted as read following a motion by Judy McFadden. Yvonne Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Old Business:
Road work appears to be completed.
Reading challenges: November’s reading challenge includes books about nature and Golden Sower books. Students who read these books are entered in a drawing for a gift card.
Fall activities/Game night: September game night had 30 in attendance. October’s game night had 20 in attendance.
New Policy: New policies on puzzles and sports items presented.
New Business:
Upcoming Speakers/Activities: Working on setting up a Share the Love of Reading event with preschoolers and adult readers. Tom is checking on using the bus for transportation.
Harvesting Food and Medicine Humanities Nebraska presentation November 12.
Tami Kuehl’s book signing: 20 people in attendance.
Annual report is on hold currently due to a change in website.
Nebraska State Historical Foundation Grant: We received a $500 grant to put towards an Edgerton Science Day and Evening program. The Library and PTO will put an additional $500 towards the event with the School covering the rest. Lisa Harrington made a motion to put $500 towards Edgerton Science Day. Yvonne seconded the motion. Motion passed.
We have had a request for an event for families during the Marina’s Fishing Tournament in the Spring. We will follow up.
Meeting adjourned at 4:53 pm following a motion by Yvonne Griffin.
Next meeting: December 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM.