LC PUBLIC LIBRARY NOW HAS A SEWING MACHINE…
By Susan Salyer
The Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees had a meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026 at noon.
LCPL Director Deena Meade was in attendance along with Board of Directors including Andi Wilson, Lynn Perry, JoJo Triplett, Connie Fairchild, and Lindsay Smith. Also in attendance was Josh Puckett the library’s attorney and Jeff from KDLA.
DIRECTORS REPORT
Library director Deena Meade discussed several topics during the Directors Report.
First, there is now a Sewing Machine for the public to use at the library,
Shelving for books will be changed and lastly,
Library now has a Catalog of Tests with study guides.
This is Free of charge and you can test as many times as you want. The catalog is called Mometrix Test Preparation and it lets you test for the ACT, Nursing and Military Tests, etc. Meade added that the testing will be fabulous for the community. Motion given by Andi Wilson and seconded by Connie Fairchild.
JANUARY MEETING MINUTES
The January Meeting Minutes were unanimously approved with a Motion by Connie Fairchild and seconded by Lynn Perry.
APPROVE DECEMBER 2025 FINANCIALS
The December 2025 Financials were unanimously approved with a Motion by Andi Wilson and seconded by Lynn Perry.
BOARD UPDATE
Lawrence County Public Library Board Update
February 9, 2026
Door Count 5,583
In house Programs 21
In House Attendance 412
Outreach Programs 18
Outreach Attendance 342
Self Directed Programs 4
Self Directed Attendance 322
Books given away 314
Passports Processed 5
Notary 17
Quiet Room usage 47
Podcast Plays 30
BSN Views 231
BSN Users 147
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
The Collection Development Policy states what books will be available to the library. No Action was taken at this time. A Special Meeting will be held at a later date for completing this policy.
AGENDA
- Call to Order
- Approve January Meeting Minutes – Motion by Connie Fairchild 2nd by Lynn Perry. None Opposed.
- Approve December 2025 Financials – Motion by Andi Wilson 2nd by Lynn Perry. None Opposed.
- Directors Report – Given by Deena Meade.
- Collection Development Policy – Discussion amongst the Board of Directors.
- Next meeting will be March 23, 2026 @ Noon
- Questions and Comments – None
- Adjourn – Motion by Connie Fairchild and 2nd by Lynn Perry
