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DARE Letter May 10, 1990

This is a thank you letter from Karen Benjamin, Director of Recreation for the Park District, thanking the Decatur Public Library for their donation of 250 books for the DARE to READ summer program.

Decatur Tribune Article and Picture on Summer Reading Program 1990

This is an article and photo about the summer reading program of 1990, STATION READ 1990 for the Decatur Public Library. This program is run by Katie Gross and also includes a program for teens, called COLOR YOUR WORLD. A story teller, Michael…

Finance and Properties Committee meeting June 1995

These are the minutes of the Finance and Properties Committee Meeting in June 1995. At this meeting the members discussed the microfilm reader and printer, mini van specifications, and bookmobile renovations.

Board of Directors Special Meetings October 27 and October 30, 2009

These are the minutes and agenda of two special meeting in October 2009. Members discussed and reviewed in open and close session lease extension, short term leases, probable litigation, ANNEX, Glenda Williamson, KAM asbestos bid, boiler, finance and…

Finance and Properties Special Meeting December 3 and 7, 2009

These are two special meetings of the finance and properties committee in December 2009. Members discussed and reviewed temporary heating bids for the ANNEX, budget cuts, bylaws, interlibrary loan polices and procedures, close session, employment…

Friends of the Library Meeting May 1995

This is the agenda for the Friends of the Library Meeting in May 1995. The agenda consisted of Avenues of Excellence, New Business and Old Business.

Wage Rate Form - 1994

This is the wage rate form for the Decatur Public Library. It states information on pay for holidays, overtime, comparison to IDOL, explanation of classes, and division of conciliation and mediation.

Photograph of the Old Presbyterian Church Public Library

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Photograph of the interior of the Old Presbyterian Church where the library was for several months after a fire in the Roberts & Greene building, taken October 6th, 1892.

City Librarian's Goals November 1, 1989 to October 30, 1990.

These goals of the city library form 1989-1990 include development, implementation, and promotion of new employee orientation, volunteer guidelines, staff camaraderie, library foundation, business center, funding, database conversion, and quarterly…

Public Participation at Board Meetings - November 1988

This is a memo from James Seidl to the Board of Trustees with the rules and regulations for the public to participate at Board meetings. The following is mentioned in the memo" bylaw addition, permitted, open meetings, comments, questions, time…