Macon Reporter

Village of Forsyth Public Library, Library Commission met Jan. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Call to Order

Call to order at 12:58 p.m. by Mary Jane Linton

Roll Call

Mary Jane Linton

Mary Jo Rowley

Becky Wayne

Ken Kirchner

Lisa Peck

Laura Reimer

Absent

Chris Kopeika

Also Present

Melanie Weigel, Library Director

Minutes

Motion made by Ken Kirchner to accept the meeting minutes for the November 13, 2024 meeting. Seconded by Laura Reimer. Motion carried on voice vote; all members present voting yea.

Public Comment

None

Old Business

The results of the FPL Community Survey were discussed. Seventy-two community members completed the survey. Ninety-five % of those completing the survey are very satisfied with FPL. A survey response letter was discussed to show survey results.

New Business

None

Librarian’s Report

● Melanie gave us an update on her completed 2024 Director Goals.

● Melanie discussed her 2025 Director Goals

● FPL had an 18 % increase over 2023 in visitors coming to the library. Patrons saved $429,000 using their library card in 2024 versus buying the same items.

● FPL Year in Review was discussed.

● Our library staff is very busy creating many new programs for 2025.

● Patron card registration as of November 30 includes 1,361 adults and 140 juveniles. The November 2024 patron count is 2,764 which is 364 more than November 2023. Circulation for November 2024 is 3,891 which is 223 more than November 2023. Materials checked out by Non-Forsyth Patrons is 1,478. Materials checked out by Forsyth Patrons at other libraries is 258.

● Patron card registration as of December 31 includes 1,357 adults and 141 juveniles. The December 2024 patron count is 2,502 which is 294 more than December 2023. Circulation for December 2024 is 3,581 which is 24 more than December 2023. Materials checked out by Non-Forsyth Patrons is 1,392. Material check out by Forsyth Patrons at other libraries is 234.

Adjournment

The next library commission meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025. Mary Jo Rowley moved to adjourn. Ken Kirchner seconded. The motion carried on voice vote; all members present voting yea.

Meeting adjourned at 1:56 p.m.

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