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Library Board of Trustees <br />Minutes <br />DATE <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />City Board and Commission Discussion - The City Council has asked for <br />feedback from boards and commissions about the existence of all city boards <br />and commissions. There has been discussion about revising many of the city's <br />boards and revisions. However, the Library Board of Trustees is required and will <br />remain unchanged. <br />Summer Reading Program Report - Kristen reported that each section of the <br />summer reading program has seen increased participation compared to last <br />year. <br />Scavenger Hunt Participants - 1716 (2023) - 1263 (2022) <br />Adult Participants - 892 (2023) - 681 (2022) <br />Teen Participants - 623 (2023) - 582 (2022) <br />Children Participants - 1662 (2023) - 1610 (2022) <br />Laurel expressed kudos to Kristen and her team for a wonderful program. Erin <br />reported that the team will be getting feedback about this year's prizes and <br />incentives. <br />Louisville Public Library Foundation Report - Jaime reported that the <br />Foundation has been reviewing its purpose and roles and will share with the <br />Board when it is finalized. The Foundation is very interested to see the new <br />Strategic Plan. Both groups will meet jointly in September. <br />New members have focused on updating the Foundation's social media <br />presence and fundraising efforts. Currently, the Foundation has $574,000 in <br />endowment and are anticipating $18,000 in donations. They ran a book sale this <br />past Saturday during the Farmer's Market. Jaime and Lindsay (Foundation <br />President) will meet to continue to develop a relationship between the two <br />groups. <br />Director's Report - <br />In early 2009 the City of Louisville and the Town of Superior entered into a formal <br />intergovernmental agreement (IGA) whereby the Louisville Public Library would <br />