Havana Library

Book Group: White Teeth by Zadie Smith
2021-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
This month’s book discussion will be about White Teeth by Zadie Smith. Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the library. At this time all book groups will be held via ZOOM. To register and receive the ZOOM meeting link, please contact the library at (309) 543-4701.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2021-08-12 16:45
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum

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 regular meeting, July 8, 2021
b. Minutes from special meeting, August 3, 2021
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable July 2021
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Building and Maintenance Ordinance
b. Resolution Adopting Whistleblower and Anti-Retaliation Policy
c. Remote Meetings & Attendance Policy
d. Fall Hours
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment

Book Group: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
2021-09-03 18:00 - 20:00
This month’s book discussion will be about Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the library. At this time all book groups will be held via ZOOM. To register and receive the ZOOM meeting link, please contact the library at (309) 543-4701.

Closed for Labor Day
2021-09-06

Canceled Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2021-09-09 16:45 - 18:00
The September 9th meeting has been canceled due to a lack of quorum. A meeting will be held at 4:45 on Friday, September 24th, immediately following the budget hearing.

Budget Hearing, Friday, September 24th at 4:15 p.m.
2021-09-24 16:00 - 16:30
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance # 21-03
Havana Public Library District
Notice is hereby given to the Public that on September 24th, 2021, at the hour of 4:15 P.M. at the Havana
Public Library Annex, 118 South Plum Street, Havana, Illinois, a thirty minute public hearing will be held
on the annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Havana Public Library District for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Any person interested in said Budget and Appropriation
Ordinance may be present at said time and place and may be heard in regard to the Budget and
Appropriation Ordinance in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order. The tentative budget is now
on file at the Havana Public Library, at the Library office and may be reviewed prior to the hearing by
requesting a copy by phone to be picked up at the Library or being sent via E-mail.
Amanda Zueck
Secretary, Board of Trustees
Havana Public Library District
201 W. Adams
Havana, IL 62644
Published: August 25th, 2021

Board Meeting: September 24th at 4:45 pm
2021-09-24 16:30 - 17:00
A board meeting will be held at 4:45 p.m., following the budget hearing.
Havana Public Library District
Friday, September 24, 2021
Budget and Appropriations Hearing at 4:15 p.m.
Board of Trustees Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex, 118 S. Plum

Budget and Appropriations Hearing at 4:15 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, FY 21-22
IV. Public Comment
V. Adjournment
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda at 4:45 p.m.
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 regular meeting, August 12, 2021
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable August 2021
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, FY 21-22
b. Vistra Havana Station Settlement
c. Library Materials and Fees Policy Update
d. Disruptive Patrons
e. Library Foundation
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment

Book Group: The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00
This month’s book discussion will be about The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike. Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the library. At this time all book groups will be held via ZOOM. To register and receive the ZOOM meeting link, please contact the library at (309) 543-4701.

Closed for Columbus Day
2021-10-11

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2021-10-14 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Library Annex, 118 S. Plum
4:45 p.m.

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 regular meeting, September 29, 2021
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable September 2021
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Estimate of Property Tax
b. Library Closing Schedule and Holidays
c. Tax Levy Ordinance
d. Technology Plan
e. Disaster & Recovery Plan
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment

Book Group: Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel
2021-11-05 18:00 - 20:00
This month’s book discussion will be about Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel. Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the library. At this time all book groups will be held via ZOOM. To register and receive the ZOOM meeting link, please contact the library at (309) 543-4701.

Closed for Veterans Day
2021-11-11

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2021-11-18 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum

AGENDA

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Secretary’s Report: approval of minutes as received or corrected

Minutes from regular meeting, October 14, 2021 V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment VI. Treasurer’s Report a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable October 2021 VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report VIII. Unfinished Business IX. New Business

Old Annex
Review of SERVING OUR PUBLIC for Per Capita Grant
Closed Session Minutes
Planning & Scheduling Library Review
PR Policy
Communications Policy X. Public Comment XI. Adjournment

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-27

Book Group: Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
2021-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
This month’s book discussion will be about Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys. Interlibrary loaned copies of each title will be on hold at the library. At this time all book groups will be held via ZOOM. To register and receive the ZOOM meeting link, please contact the library at (309) 543-4701.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2021-12-09 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 9th 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum

AGENDA

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. President’s Report
IV. Secretary’s Report: approval of minutes as received or corrected

Minutes from regular meeting, November 18, 2021 V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment VI. Treasurer’s Report a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable November 2021 VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report VIII. Unfinished Business IX. New Business

Review of SERVING OUR PUBLIC for Per Capita Grant
Job Descriptions—Custodian
Report of Receipts and Disbursements
Formal Review of Library (Core 23)
Capital Reserve Fund & Capital Asset Plan Discussion
Trustee Orientation Document
Plum Street Annex X. Public Comment XI. Adjournment

Special Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2021-12-16 16:45 - 17:45
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Thursday, December 16th, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 South Plum

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Treasurers Report
a. Revocation of Ordinance # 21-04, Ordinance Levying and Assessing Tax for Havana Public Library District of the County of Mason, State of Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning the 1st Day of July, 2021 and Ending the 30th Day of June, 2022
b. Approval of Ordinance # 21-05, Ordinance Levying and Assessing Tax for Havana Public Library District of the County of Mason, State of Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning the 1st Day of July, 2021 and Ending the 30th Day of June, 2022
4. Public Comment
5. Adjournment

Closed for Christmas Holiday
2021-12-24 - 2021-12-25

Closed for New Year's Eve
2021-12-31

Closed for New Year's Day
2022-01-01
The library will be closed today for New Year’s Day.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2022-01-13 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 13th at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum
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 regular meeting, December 9, 2021
b. Minutes from special meeting, December 16, 2021
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable December 2021
b. PPRT overpayment
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Pandemic Policy
b. Emergency Closing Policy
c. Per Capita Grant
d. Annual Review of Investment Policy
e. Long Overdue Patron Issues
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournmen

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2022-01-17
The library will be closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2022-02-10 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum

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 regular meeting, January 13, 2022
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable January 2021
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Youth Services Policy
b. Building Maintenance Document
c. Per Capita Grant Approval
d. COVID policies
e. Library Hours & Staffing Levels
f. Materials Selection Policy Revision
g. Complaint about Materials Form & Request for Consideration of Library Materials Form
h. Nonresident Services Fee
i. Battery Storage Plant at Vistra Site
j. Comptroller’s Report Special Meeting
k. Sick Leave Time Donation
l. Feral Cat Shelters
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment

Closed for President's Day
2022-02-21
The library will be closed today for President’s Day.

Board of Trustees Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
2022-02-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Havana Public Library District Annex, 118 S. Plum Street, Havana, IL, 62644, United States
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Thursday, February 24th at 3:00 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum
AGENDA

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. New Business
a. Annual Financial Report (Comptroller’s Report)
b. Pandemic Policy
c. Unattended Children Policy
d. Disruptive Patron Policy
e. COVID Policy for Patrons
f. Meeting Room Policy
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment

Canceled - Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2022-03-10 16:45 - 18:00
This meeting has been rescheduled for March 17, 2022.

Rescheduled Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2022-03-17 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum

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 the regular meeting, February 10, 2022
b. Minutes from the special meeting, February 24, 2022
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable February 2022
VII. Librarian’s Report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Genealogical and Local History Collection Policy and Usage Registration Form
b. Genealogical and Local History Collection Deed of Gift Agreement
c. Cyberliability Insurance
d. Staff Resignation
e. Board Vacancy
X. Closed Session
a. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)–The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body
XI. Adjournment

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2022-04-14 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum

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 regular meeting, March 17, 2022
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable March 2022
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. Closed Session
a. 5 ILCS 120, Section 2, (c)1: Compensation of Specific Employees
X. New Business
a. Employee Compensation
XI. Public Comment
XII. Adjournment

Closed for Easter Holiday
2022-04-15 - 2022-04-16
The library will be closed today for Easter Holiday.

Board Meeting at 4:45 p.m.
2022-05-12 16:45 - 18:00
Havana Public Library District
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 4:45 p.m.
Library Annex at 118 S. Plum
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 regular meeting, April 14, 2022
V. Correspondence, communications, and public comment
VI. Treasurer’s Report
a. Monthly budget report and review of bills payable April 2022
VII. Librarian’s (Vanessa Hall-Bennett) report
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
a. Summer Reading Programming
b. Empty Trustee Seat & HB 5283
c. Foundation Book Sale at Oktoberfest
d. First half year review of the closed session minutes (5 ILCS 120/2.06)
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment
