Havana Library

Lapsit Storytime
2019-12-17 18:00 - 18:30, 2020-02-25 18:00 - 18:30, 2020-02-26 18:00 - 18:30, 2020-03-24 06:00 - 06:30 (America/Chicago) | Havana Public Library District, 201 W Adams St, Havana, 62644
For ages 0 to 3 years. This program includes storytime and a hands-on activity. We ask that caregivers stay to enjoy this event with their young ones. Siblings are welcome!

Movie at the Annex
2019-12-18 16:15 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
We will be watching a kid friendly movie at the annex!

Closed
2019-12-23 - 2019-12-25, 2019-12-31
The library will be closed today.

Novel Conversations: Ghost Story
2019-12-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
This month’s book discussion will be about Ghost Story by Peter Straub.
Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the Main Library. Registration is required. All discussions will be held at 6:30 pm, at the Havana Public Library District’s new annex, located at 118 SThis month’s book discussion will be about Ghost Story by Peter Straub.
Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the Main Library. Registration is required. All discussions will be held at 6:30 pm, at the Havana Public Library District’s new annex, located at 118 S. Plum Street. For more information, please contact the library.. Plum Street. For more information, please contact the library.

Closed
2020-01-01
The Havana Public library will be closed for New Year’s Day.

Board Meeting - 4:45 p.m.
2020-01-09 16:45 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 9, 2020
4:45 PM
Havana Public Library Annex
118 S. Plum
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Public Comment
V. Secretary’s Report; approval of minutes as received or corrected
a. Minutes from December 2019
VI. Correspondence and communications
VII. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable December 2019
VIII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
a. 201
b. 213/118
IX. Unfinished Business
a. Land Survey
X. New Business
a. Review of Investment Policy
b. Per Capita Grant
c. 501(c)(3)
d. Comptroller’s report
e. Review of Meeting Dates
XI. Closed session
XII. Adjournment
PDF of Agenda

Teen Movie Night
2020-01-10 19:00 - 22:30 | Havana Public Library District, 201 W Adams St, Havana, 62644

Novel Conversations: Circe
2020-01-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
This month’s book discussion will be about Circe by Madeline Miller.
Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the Main Library. Registration is required. All discussions will be held at 6:30 pm, at the Havana Public Library District’s new annex, located at 118 S. Plum Street. For more information, please contact the library.

Harry Potter Book Night
2020-02-06 15:30 - 18:30 | Havana Public Library District, 201 W Adams St, Havana, 62644
Come into the library to celebrate the Triwizard Tournament!
Drop in to try your luck at our activities, or make a Harry Potter craft!

Family Night: Restaurant
2020-02-11 18:00 - 18:30 | Havana Public Library District, 201 W Adams St, Havana, 62644
Come to the library to play in our pretend restaurant, then decorate a cookie for dessert! This program is for all ages. We encourage you to attend as a family!

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2020-02-13 16:45 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 13, 2020
4:45 PM
Havana Public Library Annex
118 S. Plum
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Public Comment
V. Secretary’s Report; approval of minutes as received or corrected
a. Minutes from January 2019
VI. Correspondence and communications
VII. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable January 2020
VIII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
a. 201
b. 213/118
IX. Unfinished Business
a. Land Survey
X. New Business
a. 501(c)(3)
b. Annual Financial Report for State Comptroller
c. Accessibility Issues
d. Statements of Economic Interest
XI. Closed session
XII. Adjournment

PDF of Agenda

Movie Time
2020-02-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Havana Public Library District, 201 W Adams St, Havana, 62644
Come to the Library to watch a movie!

Closed
2020-02-17
The Havana Public Library will be closed for Presidents’ Day.

Teen Movie Night
2020-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Havana Public Library District, 201 W Adams St, Havana, 62644
Teen Movie Night is a free event for ages 13 to 19. Movie starts at 7:30. Snacks will be provided.

POSTPONED Novel Conversations: Manhunt
2020-02-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
This month’s book discussion will be about Manhunt by James L. Swanson.
Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the Main Library. Registration is required. All discussions will be held at 6:30 pm, at the Havana Public Library District’s new annex, located at 118 S. Plum Street. For more information, please contact the library.

Dr. Seuss Movie Day
2020-03-02 12:45 - 17:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Celebrate Read Across America Day with Ace Hardware and Havana Public Library!
Storytime will be at 12:45 and 2:45 at Ace Hardware. Movies will be shown at 1:00 and 3:00 at the Library Annex.

Family Night: Math Fun
2020-03-10 18:00 - 18:30
Havana Public Library is making math fun!

This event will be set up with multiple stations that encourage hands-on learning.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2020-03-12 16:45 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 12, 2020
4:45PM; Havana Public Library Annex
118 S. Plum
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Public Comment
V. Secretary’s Report; approval of minutes as received or corrected
a. Minutes from February 2020
VI. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VII. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable February 2020
VIII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
a. 201
b. 213/118
IX. Unfinished Business
a. Land Survey
X. New Business
a. 501(c)(3)
b. Accessibility Issues
c. Building Maintenance: Doors, Plaster
d. Disaster Preparedness
e. Census 2020
XI. Closed session
XII. Adjournment

PDF of Agenda

Family Movie Night
2020-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
This event is for all ages!

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2020-04-09 16:45 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 9, 2020
4:45PM
To protect our community from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting electronically. This is in accordance with
the Governor’s recent Executive Order suspending certain aspects of the Opening Meeting Act during
the COVID-19 crisis. Members of the public can listen to audio of the proceedings using ZOOM.
Below is the link to join online and the numbers to join via telephone. Members of the public may
send public comment statements to the Library Director at director@havana.lib.il.us
Please be aware that comments sent to the Library will be read individually in the public meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting Online:
https://zoom.us/j/986311797?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 986 311 797
Password: [REDACTED]
Dial by conventional phone:
+1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 986 311 797
Password: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile:
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Public Comment
V. Secretary’s Report: approval of minutes as received or corrected
a. Minutes from March 2020
VI. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VII. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable March 2020
VIII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
a. 201
b. 213/118
IX. Unfinished Business
X. New Business
a. Discussion & Action Regarding Continued Employment of Staff During Library Closure
b. Building Maintenance
c. Disaster Preparedness
d. 501(c)(3)
XI. Adjournment

PDF of Agenda

Closed
2020-04-10 - 2020-04-11
The Havana Public Library will be closed for the celebration of Easter.

Special Board Meeting
2020-04-23 16:45 - 17:45
To protect our community from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees is holding this special meeting electronically. This is in accordance with the Governor’s recent Executive Order suspending certain aspects of the Opening Meeting Act during the COVID-19 crisis. Members of the public can listen to audio of the proceedings using ZOOM.
Click the agenda linked below for instructions for how to join the meeting on ZOOM.
Agenda for meeting on 4-23-2020

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2020-05-14 16:45 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
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AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II.Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV.Secretary’s Report: approval of minutes as received or corrected
a. Minutes from April 9, 2020 Meeting
b. Minutes from Special Meeting, April 23, 2020
V.Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable April 2020
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
a.201
b.213/118
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX.New Business
a.Resolution 20-01: IMRF Benefit Leave
b.Summer Reading Program 2020
c.Building Maintenance: Plumbing, Mailbox
d.Employee Expense Reimbursement
e. HPLD Meeting Dates 2020-2021
f. EBSCO NoveList database
X. PublicComment
XI. Adjournment

Closed
2020-05-25
The Havana Public Library will be closed for Memorial Day.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2020-06-11 16:45 - 18:00 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2020
4:45PM

To protect our community from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees is holding this meeting electronically. This is in accordance with the Governor’s recent Executive Order suspending certain aspects of the Open Meetings Act during the COVID-19 crisis. Members of the public can listen to audio of the proceedings using ZOOM. Below is the link to join online and the numbers to join via telephone. Members of the public may send public comment statements to the Library Director at director@havana.lib.il.us Please be aware that comments sent to the Library will be read individually in the public meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 829 8208 7562
Password: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
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Meeting ID: 829 8208 7562
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Secretary’s Report: approval of minutes as received or corrected
a. Minutes from May 14, 2020
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable May 2020
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
a. 201
b. 213/118
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Employee Expense Reimbursement Policy
b. Phased Plan for Reopening
c. Lease of Copier
d. HPLD Meeting Dates 2020-2021
e. Purchase of supplies for reopening
f. New temporary hours
g. Moratorium on in-person programming
h. Moratorium on meeting room rental
i. Recall of furloughed employees
j. Special Meeting on June 25th or 26th
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment

Special Board Meeting - 4:45 p.m.
2020-06-26 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees
Board Meeting Agenda
Friday, June 26. 2020
4:45PM

To protect our community from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees is holding this meeting electronically. This is in accordance with the Governor’s recent Executive Order suspending certain aspects of the Open Meetings Act during the COVID-19 crisis.

A board member will be present at the Library Annex (118 S. Plum) during this meeting. Members of the public can listen to audio of the proceedings using ZOOM. Below is the link to join online and the numbers to join via telephone. Members of the public may send public comment statements to the Library Director at director@havana.lib.il.us

Please be aware that comments sent to the Library will be read individually in the public meeting.

Topic: HPLD Special Board Meeting–June 26, 4:45 pm​
Time: Jun 26, 2020 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)​
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Call to Order
Roll Call

III. New Business

Building & Maintenance Tax Ordinance
Bi-annual Review of Closed Minutes
Pandemic Policy for Employees
Employee Health Questionnaire
Update to Disruptive Patron Policy
Update to Unattended Children’s Policy
Recall of Furloughed Employees
New Temporary Hours
IDHR Sexual Harassment Training as required under PA 101-221
Public Comment
Adjournment
