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Mobile Library Task Force, West Fargo Public Library
Meeting Date: April 7th, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86816413551?pwd=ODMvdkR4b1FQSHpNSnBDTGhreU9zZz09
Roll Call:
Jodie Haring, Cailin Shovkoplyas, Paula Krogen, Stephanie Shea. Also attending: Carissa Hansen, Library
Director, Kirsten Henagin, Adult Services Manager, Lauren Nephew, Youth Services Manager. Absent: Alison
Ottesen.
1. Call to order
Shea called the meeting to order.
2. Approve order of agenda
Shovkoplyas moved and Haring seconded to approve order of the agenda. No opposition. Motion
carried.
3. Consent agenda – approve the following:
Shovkoplyas moved and Haring seconded to approve the consent agenda. No opposition. Motion
carried.
a. Approval of Minutes – March 3, 2021
Regular Agenda:
1. Progress update on summer route and program planning
• Hansen, Henagin and Nephew provided updates on the planning progress. The library staff
met with WFPS staff to discuss possible partnerships for summer reading program plans.
Library staff and volunteers are hard at work on getting LRRB collection ready to go.
Volunteers have been a big help with this project, and the new volunteer numbers are
increasing. The library has received funds from the Friends of the Library, as well as a grant
to purchase equipment and furniture for the LRRB and outreach events.
2. Revisit discussion of partner outreach opportunities
• The plan for outreach/marketing opportunities for the LRRB was reviewed. The Library will
plan to canvas all neighborhood Facebook groups and PTOs. Other ideas discussed: YMCA
groups, senior ride program locations, Moms of Multiples group, Fargo Moms Facebook
group, On the Minds of Moms, etc.
3. Discuss recruitment of volunteers for assistance on the route
The group discussed strategies for recruiting organizations or businesses that have employee
volunteer benefits or programs. Potential contacts include: Cargill, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Caterpillar,
Wex, Eide Bailly, Microsoft, West Fargo Exchange Club, PTOs, Police and Fire departments, etc.

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4. Other Business
• None.
5. Adjourn
• Krogen moved to adjourn, Shovkoplyas seconded. No opposition. Meeting adjourned. Next
meeting: 5:00 P.M., Wednesday May 5th, 2021.