TREMONTON CITY LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
April 8, 2026
Meeting held at Tremonton City Library
210 N. Tremont Street
Tremonton, Utah
Tremonton Library Board Members Present:
Kim Griffiths, Library Director
Becca Ashby, Chairperson
Mike Garrett, Vice Chairperson
Annette Macfarlane, Secretary
Brad Janssen, Board Member
Rick Jeppesen, Board Member
Hayley Kearl, Board Member
Colby Page, Board Member
Rebecca Jeppesen, Librarian-Secretary
Members Excused:
Oria Burningham, Board Member
Members Absent:
Shari Oyler, City Council Representative
Chairperson Becca Ashby called the Tremonton Library Board Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the Tremonton City Library at 210 N. Tremont Street, Tremonton, Utah. Those in attendance were Tremonton Library Director Kim Griffiths, Tremonton Board Chairperson Becca Ashby, Vice Chairperson Mike Garrett, Secretary Annette Macfarlane, Board Members Brad Janssen, Rick Jeppesen, Hayley Kearl, Colby Page, Tremonton Librarian-Secretary Rebecca Jeppesen, Tremonton Lead Librarian Stephanie Parker, and librarian Corbin Hill.
1. Welcome
Tremonton Chairperson Ashby opened the meeting.
2. Approval of Agenda
Nobody had any corrections, so the agenda was unanimously approved.
3. Approval of Minutes from January 28, 2026
Nobody had any corrections, so the minutes were unanimously approved.
4. New Business
a. 250 Celebration Activity Ideas
Lead Librarian Parker shared things the Tremonton Library is doing to help patrons commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Library board members brainstormed other fun celebration activity ideas.
b. Library Board Nominations
Vice Chairperson Garrett agreed to serve as the next Library Board Chairperson. Board Member Kearl agreed to serve as the Vice Chairperson, and Board Member Jeppesen agreed to serve as the Board Secretary. The Library Board will approve nominations at their next board meeting in August.
c. Discuss Maker Space Policy
Librarian Hill led a discussion on the 3-D Printer Policy and answered questions. Kim will create an updated policy for the board to review at their next meeting.
d. Discuss Bear River Valley Library Consortium
The Bear River Valley Library Consortium has been terminated, and each library will run independently. The Tremonton City Library will continue to provide the best service possible.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Open Meeting Training Reminder
Librarian-Secretary Jeppesen will email the Open Meeting Training link to four library board members who still need to complete it. It should only take about 15 minutes to complete.
b. Discuss Collection Development Policy
Director Griffiths will finalize the Collection Development Policy for the library board to approve at their next meeting.
c. Discuss 2027-2029 Strategic Goals
During the January board meeting, each board member identified three favorite goals in six areas: Community Partnerships/outreach, Children’s Services, Teen Services, Adult/Senior Services, Public Relations/Marketing, and Technology. The library staff also had an opportunity to choose three goals in each area. Director Griffiths will now identify the top five choices in each area and create a public survey, which will ask community members to identify three goals in each area that they would like to see the library implement. Kim will have the results typed up for the next board meeting to review. The library board will vote on it in October.
d. Discuss Storage Shed
The back half of the outdoor stage, behind the library, will be converted into a storage area for the library. Director Griffiths is hoping that it will be completed before our summer reading party in the park.
e. Discuss Summer Reading Party
The summer reading party is scheduled for May 29th, from 4:00-7:00. The theme is “Unearth a Good Story,” with a focus on Indiana Jones. Lead Librarian Parker shared lots of fun activities that have been planned. Board Member Garrett will be dressed as Indiana Jones and plans to extend invitations to Cosplay volunteers. Posters should be finalized next week. Librarian-Secretary Jeppesen will email volunteer reminders a couple of weeks before the party.
6. Board Reports
a. Library Director’s Report
The Tremonton Library will be adding a public AI program, so that patrons can try music, art, and writing AI options in a safe environment. Patrons will be able to save their work. The library is considering getting Storykin, which is a creative writing platform to help teens and adults learn how to write and publish their work. The library has a free trial of Storykin, which Director Griffiths will email to the board so that they can preview it and see what they think.
In January, 162 children found Olaf snowman pieces around the library, 18 read books to Chewey, and 133 children and adults attended storytimes. Fourteen tweens attended STEAM Club activities and 70 children completed STEAM Take and Makes. Twenty-eight teens enjoyed a game night. Nine adults participated in a book club discussion, and 150 adults helped assemble a large puzzle.
In February, 95 children found Valentines around the library, 21 read books to Chewey, and 133 children and adults attended storytimes. Seventy tweens completed STEAM Take and Makes and 28 attended a STEAM Club 3-D printing class. Twenty-eight teens enjoyed a karaoke activity. Nine adults participated in a monthly book club discussion, 132 helped assemble a large puzzle, 13 attended creative craft classes, and 38 completed take and make heart crafts. Sixty-two individuals participated in a family cookie decorating activity.
In March, 82 children and parents attended storytimes. Forty-four tweens attended a Minecraft event and 42 participated in the STEAM Club. Twenty-two teens enjoyed a game night. Eighteen adults participated in creative craft classes.
b. Business Items for the Next Board Meeting
Approve Library Board Positions
Review Maker Space Policy
Review 2027-2029 Strategic Goals
Approve Collection Development Policy
7. Calendar Items
a. Next Library Board Meeting will be held on August 12, 2026
b. Adult Creative Bug Crafts on April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19 @ 6-7 (Senior Center)
c. Adult Computer Help Classes on Wednesdays @ 2-4 p.m. (Senior Center)
d. Children’s Storytime and Craft on Fridays @ 10 a.m.
e. Children’s STEM Take’n Make Kits available on 2nd and 4th Saturdays
f. Adult Book Club with monthly book provided by library (Facebook)
g. Adult Book Club Discussion on first Tuesday of month @ 7:30 p.m. (ZOOM)
h. Adult Spice Club – discover & use a different spice every month
i. Author Event: Katherine Wheelwright @ 6:00 on April 9
j. Landscaping Class @ Senior Center 6:00-8:00 on April 14 (register on Whofi)
k. Tween STEAM Escape Room on April 18 @ 10:00-11:00 (Senior Center)
l. Earth Day Take and Make: Lorax Handprint Art on April 22
m. Teen “Will It Waffle?” on April 24 @ 6:00-7:30 (BR Health Department)
n. Read with Chewey every Monday @ 4:00-5:00
o. Summer Reading Party: “Unearth a Story” on May 29 from 4:00-7:00
p. Storytime by Marysue Swift and Rock Painting on April 21 @ 4:00-5:00
8. Public comments: This is an opportunity to address the Library Board regarding your concerns or ideas. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
There were no public comments.
9. Adjournment
Nobody had any other things to discuss, so the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
The undersigned duly acting and appointed Library Director and Library Board Chairperson for the Tremonton Library Board hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes for the Library Board Meeting held on the above referenced date. Minutes were prepared by Rebecca Jeppesen.
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Kim Griffiths, Library Director
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Mike Garrett, Chairperson
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Rebecca Jeppesen, Librarian-Secretary