Library Board Agenda Packet (PDF)

Deviation from Order Shown May Occur In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person needing assistance to participate in this meeting, should contact the Library at (920)746-2700. Notification 72 hours prior to a meeting will enable the Library to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting. Notice of Public Meeting Monday April 20, 2026 5:00pm DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Door County Library – Sturgeon Bay Jane Greene Room 107 South 4th Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Oversight for Door County Library 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Establish a Quorum 3. Adopt Agenda 4. Approval of the March 23, 2026 Library Board Meeting Minutes 5. Correspondence  Door County Library Events Calendar - May  Washington Island Observer Article  Patron thank you email  Trustee Tale - Library of Things  School Library Month  Miller Art Museum Newsletter 6. Public Comment 7. Reports  Miller Art Museum Report  Museum/Archives Report  Library Director Report- May meeting in Ephraim  School Library Report 8. Vouchers Review and Approval 9. Donations Review and Approval 10. Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, or Donations  Grants approved by Door County Library Foundation April 8th, 2026 11. Sustainability Matters to be Considered (standing agenda item) 12.Legislative Matters to be Considered (standing agenda item) 13. Review and Approve Door County Library Volunteer Policy 14. Review and Approve Hoopla Service Timeline 15. Review and Discuss Board Self- Evaluation Process 16. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee 17. Next Meeting Date(s)  Monday, May 18, 2026 - 5:00 pm at the Ephraim location of the Door County Library  Place: Ephraim Village Hall 9996 Water St, Ephraim, WI 54211 18. Meeting Per Diem Code: 19. Adjournment This meeting will be conducted by teleconference or video conference. Members of the public may join the meeting remotely or in-person. To attend the meeting via computer: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85898827212?pwd= TIad5F05tYVPfjdLrrJoeKTD3ypbny.1 Meeting ID: 858 9882 7212 Passcode: 724329 DRAFT March 23 rd , 2026 Door County Library Board of Trustees Meetin g Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES Monday, March 23 rd , 2026 DRAFT DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Door County Library – Sturgeon Bay Jane Greene Room 107 S 4th Ave Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Oversight for Door County Library Though March 2026 Door County Library Board of Trustees Meeting was originally scheduled for March 16 th , 2026, it needed to be rescheduled due to a snowstorm of historic proportions. Call Meeting to Order The Monday March 23 rd , 2026 Door County Library Board of Trustees Meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Library Board President Morgan Rusnak. Establish a Quorum Members present in-person: Robert Dickson, Matt Huston, Mary Jackson, Nicole Matson, Morgan Rusnak, Mike Scoville. Members absent: Nissa Norton. Also present in-person: Library Director Dominic Frandrup; Assistant Library Director/Head of Technical Services Rebecca Buchmann; Door County, County Administrator Ken Pabich; Door County Human Resources Generalist Michelle Paschke; Door County Finance Director Steve Wipperfurth. Also present online: Door County Museum and Archives Manager Joe Taylor, Nicolet Library System Director Tracy Vreeke. Adopt Agenda Motion Matson, second Jackson to adopt the meeting agenda. Motion carried. Approval of the February 16 th , 2026 Library Board Meeting Minutes Motion Dickson, second Matson to approve the minutes of the February 16 th , 2026 Door County Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Motion carried. Correspondence The two most recent Door County Library Newsletters and a memo on closed sessions and compliance with Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law from Nicolet Library System Director Tracy Vreeke were included in the March 23 rd , 2026 Library Board Meeting Agenda Packet as correspondence. System Director Vreeke briefly explained the advisory nature of the memo and that if the Library Board has any questions on the topic, she can serve as a resource. Public Comment There was no public comment. Reports  There was no Miller Art Museum (MAM) report, thoug h it was mentioned that the 52nd Annual Salon of Door County High School Art would be opening soon.  The complete Museum & Archives Report was included in the March 23 rd , 2026 Library Board packet, Museum and Archives Manager Taylor highlighted recent Museum events and projects Museum staff are working on.  The complete Library Director’s Report was include d in the March 23 rd , 2026 Library Board packet; Director Frandrup highlighted specific activities outlined in his report and the reports contributed by Door County Library Branch Managers and Sturgeon Bay Library full-time staff including the annual report to the County of Door, an infographic presenting statistical data from 2025, information on a donation for Door County Library – Baileys Harbor. 2025 Materials usage and expenditures were also reviewed. Page 2 of 61 DRAFT March 23 rd , 2026 Door County Library Board of Trustees Meetin g Minutes Page 2 of 3  There was no School Libraries Report, the Gibralta r School District was on spring break. Vouchers Review and Approval The Door County Library Board of Trustees is statutorily obligated to review and approve the Library’s vouchers. Having reviewed this month’s voucher summary, Library Board members agreed to approve all Library expenditures for December 2025 in the amount of $4,979.80. Motion Jackson, second Dickson. Motion carried. Treasurer Norton’s signature to be secured per by-law. Having reviewed this month’s voucher summary, Library Board members agreed to approve all Library expenditures for February 2026 in the amount of $25,937.32. Motion Jackson, second Dickson. Motion carried. Treasurer Norton’s signature to be secured per by-law. Donations Review and Approval Donation and Grant expenses are included in the Accounts Payable transactions. A summary of December 2025 and February 2026 donations and grant activity was included in the March 23 rd , 2026 Library Board Packet. Any grant funds listed have already been approved by the Library Board. Motion Jackson, second Matson to accept Library donations received for December 2025 in the amount of $5,397.18. Motion carried. Motion Jackson, second Matson to accept Library donations received for February 2026 in the amount of $23,976.12. Motion carried. Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, or Donations The Door County Library Foundation awarded funding for twelve Library grant requests at their February meeting. Motion Jackson, second Matson to accept Library the Door County Library Foundation grants as presented. Motion carried. Sustainability Matters to be Considered This is a standing agenda item; there were no sustainability matters to be considered at this meeting. Legislative Matters to be Considered The American Library Association (ALA) President Sam Helmick’s statement in response to Bill H.R. 7661 was presented. Review and Approve Door County Library Volunteer Policy The Library Board reviewed the draft Door County Library Volunteer Policy that had been included in the Library Board packet. They discussed changes that they would like to see made to the policy and took no action on the presented policy. Review and Approve Head of Technical Services Job Description The Library Board reviewed the draft Door County Library - Head of Technical Services job description that had been included in the Library Board packet. Motion Rusnak, second Jackson to approve the Door County Library - Head of Technical Services job description as presented. Motion carried. Matters to be Placed on a Future Agenda or Referred to a Committee, Official, or Employee  The Door County Library Volunteer Policy will appe ar on the Library Board agenda once it has been revised. Next Meeting Date(s) Monday, April 20, 2026 - 5:00 pm Place: Door County Library – Sturgeon Bay: Jane Greene Room 107 South 4th Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Meeting Per Diem Code : 323 Page 3 of 61 DRAFT March 23rd, 2026 Door County Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Closed Session Convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c), Wis. Stats., for the purpose of considering performance evaluation data of specific Door County Library employees over which the County of Door has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Roll Call Vote to Enter Closed Session Required Motion Matson, second Huston for the Library Board to adjourn open session and convene in closed session. Motion carried, with all Library Board Trustees present voting Yes. Time: 5:42 p.m. Reconvene in Open Session Roll Call Vote to Reconvene in Open Session Required Motion Jackson, second Matson for the Library Board to adjourn closed session and reconvene in open session. Motion carried, with all Library Board Trustees voting Yes. Time: 6:15 p.m. Discussion and Decision (if any) The Library Board Adjournment Motion: Jackson, second Huston for adjournment. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m. Page 4 of 61 Respectfully submitted by Rebecca Buchmann, Assistant Director/Head of Technical Services, minutes pertaining to closed session taken by Library Board President Morgan Rusnak. Page 5 of 61 Page 6 of 61 Washington Island Library Adds Self-Checkout; Holds New Events This Spring The Washington Island Library has added a few new and exciting elements for patrons to check out. Self-Checkout Station The Washington Island Library has added a Self-Checkout Station, so patrons can check out books on their own. To use the Self-Checkout, patrons must have a physical library card in hand, or the InfoSoup app downloaded on their phone to display the library card. As always, library staff are on hand to check out books at the desk and help patrons in the library. Seed library The popular Door County Seed Library is back at the Washington Island Library and opened in mid-March. Available seeds include free open-pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds including 22 core varieties, which have been successfully grown in our Door County climate. Please take only what you will use as the seeds currently in the Seed Library are the total we have for this year. The Seed Library is a community resource for gardening education providing free seeds that members can ‘check out’ to plant in their home garden. The primary goal is to get people’s hands in the dirt, digging and planting to strengthen food stability in the county with wholesome fresh produce while fostering a culture of sharing. The Door County Seed Library is a program of the Door County Master Gardeners that is offered in collaboration with the Door County Library, UW-Extension, Wild Ones of Door Peninsula, and The Community’s Garden. The library is hosting several events in late March, April and May: Book Club for Adults – Thursday, March 26, and Thursday, April 23, 11am. The Washington Island Library is hosting a monthly book club for adults, which is held the fourth Thursday of the month. The book we are reading for March is “How the Penguins Saved Veronica” by Hazel Prior, and will be discussed on Thursday, March 26, at 11 am. For April, the book we will be reading is “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion. This book will be discussed on Thursday, April 23, at 11 am. The library will have several copies of both books available for check out. Composting 101 Class – Thursday, April 2, 10-11:30 am, in the Rutledge Room. Do you want to learn how to reduce waste, help the environment, and even improve soil structure? Composting does all that! In the Composting 101 Class, Russell Rolffs with Gathering Ground will teach the fundamentals of backyard/kitchen composting as well as vermicomposting (with worms), and building, managing and troubleshooting piles. Storytime and Crafts – Tuesday, April 7, 10 am. The library is continuing to have our Storytime and Crafts for families held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 am. The theme for April Storytime and Crafts is “Come Visit the Library” and includes library staff reading a few books, and having children make crafts. Library Memories Writing Workshop – Thursday, April 9, 12-1:00 pm, in the Rutledge Room. Write On, Door County is hosting a writing workshop with the library in April as lead up to National Library Week. During the one-hour free session, participants will be encouraged to write down their memories of libraries, whether their childhood library or memories of taking their kids or grandkids to the library. Sessions are being held at all eight Door County libraries. Warmth for Winter Program Through the Warmth for Winter Program, the library still has several winter hats and head wraps available for people to take and use as we continue to experience winter weather. The Warmth for Winter display is located in the hallway outside the library, and includes items donated by the Trinity Knitters Group. Page 7 of 61 Full- or part-time Island residents and even visitors are all eligible for library cards. Visit the library to check out books, magazines, audiobooks, and movies with new items arriving every week. We also have our Library of Things, which includes a Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch games, a telescope, binoculars, DVD player and board games available for checkout. The Washington Island Library is part of a network of 49 libraries, so if the item needed is not here on the Island, most likely we can have it sent from one of the other network libraries. There are two computers available for use along with free WiFi in the library (and outside near the building). The library also runs a Puzzle Exchange Program where patrons can take puzzles home and keep them or pass them along to a friend. Call the library at: 920-847-2323. Washington Island Library Hours are: Monday: 1-7 pm Tuesday: 9 am-1 pm Wednesday: 1-4 pm Thursday: 9 am-1 pm Friday: 1-4 pm Page 8 of 61 1 Dominic Frandrup Mr. Frandrup, My wife and I just returned from a five-week visit to Door County. As regular visitors, we obtained a library card several years ago. We are very pleased with the card/membership program qualifications and the associated benefits that provide access to the library's many locations and extensive media. We frequently utilize the associated privileges and the exceptional facilities. Thank you for reaching out so generously and thoughtfully to the part-timers within the community. D. Feavel www.DougFeavel.com: "Uncommon Character: Stories of Ordinary Men and Women Who Did the Extraordinary" From: Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:33 AM To: Dominic Frandrup Subject: Library Priveleges Page 9 of 61 Library of Things and Other Non- Traditional Items Trustee Tale Trustee Tale is a joint project of the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System, Nicolet Federated Library System, Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Winnefox Library System and Wisconsin Valley Library System. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future articles, contact your system director. April 2026 By Clairellyn Sommersmith, Director Winnefox Library System Libraries have embraced the motto “more than just books” for decades. Whether highlighting digital collections, offering printing and faxing services, providing public computers, or delivering programs for all ages, public libraries have long understood how to meet community needs beyond physical materials. In recent years, this “more than just books” mission has expanded to include Libraries of Things—curated collections of non-traditional items designed to meet real, everyday community needs. These collections align naturally with the library’s role in supporting lifelong learning and fostering community connection, while also offering a strategic opportunity to increase relevance, visibility, and return on investment. Games & Puzzles Puzzles are often an ideal entry point for a Library of Things collection. Initial collections can be built affordably, frequently through donations from patrons who have gently used puzzles they no longer need. Similarly, a small board game collection can begin with donated items, allowing libraries to gauge community interest before investing in new purchases. Board games and puzzles are a natural fit for library lending. They are portable, easy to use, and offer clear value to patrons who enjoy access to fresh options after exhausting their personal collections. With minimal barriers to entry, these items encourage participation across age groups and support social interaction and cognitive engagement. Page 10 of 61 Hotspots and Tools Providing free Wi-Fi inside the library is already one of the most essential services libraries offer. This service can be meaningfully extended through the lending of mobile hotspots. In both rural and urban communities, many residents lack reliable or affordable home internet access. A loaned hotspot can provide essential connectivity for education, employment, healthcare, and everyday tasks—making it one of the library’s highest-impact offerings. Tool libraries address another common community need, particularly for items that are used infrequently or for one-time projects. A tool collection might include specialized baking pans (such as that Spider-Man cake pan for your nephew’s birthday), knitting needles, watt meters, projectors, radon detectors, and more. Hotspots and tools exemplify one of the library’s greatest strengths: shared resources that save patrons money, encourage creativity, and support community resilience. Experience Passes One of the newest additions to many Libraries of Things is experience passes. These are memberships to museums, parks, or other cultural attractions that are owned by the library rather than individuals. Experience passes provide meaningful cost savings for patrons while emphasizing educational and cultural engagement. For libraries that can support the annual expense, these passes are a powerful way to expand access to community experiences, strengthen local partnerships, and create more equity opportunities for patrons. Points to Consider As staff and boards consider developing or expanding a Library of Things, several important factors should be kept in mind: Expense - Many Library of Things items are more costly than traditional materials. Hotspots and experience passes, in particular, involve ongoing annual expenses rather than one-time purchases. While not every library can support an expansive collection, puzzles and games remain a cost- effective starting point. Circulation Rules - Libraries may need to adjust circulation policies for non-traditional items. Fine- free libraries may still choose to charge replacement fees for Things. Restrictions may apply regarding holds, interlibrary lending, or loan periods, all of which should be clearly defined. Staff Time and Maintenance - Unlike books, many items or components require additional staff time. Board games must be checked for missing pieces, tools may need cleaning or recalibration, and technology items require updates and troubleshooting. Experience passes and hotspots require ongoing monitoring and renewal. These collections offer high value but also require thoughtful maintenance planning. Conclusion As libraries continue to evolve, a thoughtfully curated and well-managed Library of Things is a powerful expression of modern librarianship. These collections demonstrate a commitment to meeting patrons where they are, anticipating community needs, and using public resources wisely. For library boards, supporting a Library of Things is an investment in relevance, equitability, and commitment to the community. https://owlsweb.org/trustee-tale/ Page 11 of 61 Happy School Library Month! Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 04/02/2026 12:48 PM CDT View as a webpage / Share Happy School Library Month 2026! School librarians are essential to all learners. During the month of April,the American Association of School Librarians honors library mediaspecialists and staff for School Library Month. State Superintendent Dr.Jill Underly and the DPI wish to take this opportunity to demonstrateappreciation for our school libraries, school librarians, and all whosupport them with a proclamation for School Library Month (link toproclamation). A unique and central learning space in our schools, libraries provide ourstudents with a place to pursue knowledge through choices, recognizethemselves in books, practice inquiry skills learned in classes, beinspired to play and create, and relax in a safe space. The licensedlibrary media specialist serves as a vital connector between studentsand all the library offers. They carefully curate collections of resourcesmeeting the diverse needs of all students, as well as find ways to helpconnect each student to the best materials for their personal learning. The library media specialist collaborates with other educators,integrating research skills and information literacy into every contentarea. The library media specialist connects the school community bycreating an inclusive environment where a variety of activities, fromvideo creation to book clubs to coding robots, may be flourishing at anymoment. Building and maintaining a high-quality school library program with alicensed library media specialist is an investment in student success.Numerous research studies have consistently shown these programs toincrease student achievement. Wisconsin is fortunate to have theCommon School Fund for library resources foundational to success.Library media specialists are what make those resources effective withmeaningful programs aligned with district priorities. Thank you for allyou do to make Wisconsin school libraries awesome!! Contact: monica.treptow@dpi.wi.gov Subscribe to updates from WisconsinDepartment of Public Instruction Email Address e.g.name@example.comSubscribe Share Bulletin Page 12 of 61 1 Dominic Frandrup From: Miller Art Museum <info-millerartmuseum.org@shared1.ccsend.com> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 5:11 PM To: Dominic Frandrup Subject: New exhibits open this weekend + Salon reception Monday N E W S L E T T E RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIA P R I LIII2 0 2 6 F O RIIIO U RIIIM U S E U MIIIC O M M U N I T Y Spring 2026 –– A Season of New Beginnings AIIIN O T EIIIF R O MIIIT H EIIID I R E C T O R   For those of you who spend time on the Peninsula during the months of February and March, you know the feeling—that unmistakable moment when winter's grip begins to loosen and we see moments of mystery and transition. Last month's spectacular ice shoves along the bay were proof of that—towering walls of fractured blue-green ice, here for a short time, then gone. Then came the historic blizzard, and now an ice-covered and saturated landscape. The shifting of seasons. That is exactly where the Miller Art Museum is right now—and this year, I promise, will be full of things worth seeing. The debut of our 2026 season is upon us and this weekend, we open new exhibitions! The 52nd Annual Salon of Door County High School Art will be unveiled in our first-floor main gallery. In the first-floor west gallery, we are pleased to present W. Joseph Christiansen | Pinhole Photography, featuring Maplewood artist Bill Christiansen. A lifelong photographer with an inclination toward the surreal, Christiansen's work is deeply inspired by Salvador Dalí and Yves Tanguy. On the Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine, visitors will see Maritime Moments and Bloom, poetically featuring a selection of maritime work and botanicals and florals from the permanent collection. Abe Cohn | Maker's Mark—a tribute to a central figure in the development of craft in Door County—takes center stage on the mezzanine and quietly and masterfully celebrates Abe Cohn's legacy as a master potter, teacher, and mentor. I'm excited to share these exhibitions with our community, and even more excited to recognize the person who shaped them—our Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, Suzanne Rose. Many of you already know Suzanne, whether from her current role or from her decades-long presence in our art Page 13 of 61 2 community as a celebrated fine art photographer. As she transitions into her role with a fully independent curatorial voice this spring, I'm confident that her vision, warmth, and deep knowledge of this region's creative community are going to be transformative for our next chapter. Read on to learn more about Suzanne and what she's been building for the year ahead. I extend an invitation for you to join us in celebration of our young artists! Details here: Monday, April 6 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM Reception & Awards for the 52nd Annual High School Salon We will honor student achievements with an awards presentation starting at 7:30 PM. This year’s Salon showcases nearly 150 works from students across the Peninsula’s five high schools—Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, and Washington Island. For many of these students, this exhibition serves as a transformative experience, providing a platform for their ideas to reach a wider audience. It is a joy to witness the creativity of our community’s youth, and we hope you will join us in recognizing their hard work and the dedicated teachers who guide them. Thank you for reading and our team looks forward to seeing you at the museum soon! Yours in art, Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead Executive Director Photo credit: Destination Door County and Destination Sturgeon Bay.   C U R A T O RI'ISIIIC O R N E R A Familiar Face with a Fresh Vision: Suzanne Rose Steps Into the Curatorial Spotlight F I N EIIIA R T I S T I•I C U R A T O R   Some transitions announce themselves loudly. This one felt more like a natural next chapter––the right person, already here, stepping fully into the role she was made for. Many of you already know Suzanne Rose. She has been a vital presence in Door County's arts landscape since 1994, and her guest curatorial work with us last spring––bringing Women and Water, Magnus Opus: Masters of the Figure from the Permanent Collection and Sequestered Shadows to life in our galleries––gave our team and our visitors a firsthand look at her natural curatorial instincts and collaborative spirit. She joined the museum officially in August 2025, and has spent these past months immersed in the work: stewarding her predecessor's exhibitions with care and professionalism, learning the rhythms of the organization, and quietly building what comes next. That next chapter debuts this June––her first exhibition season, fully her own––and we couldn't be more excited for you to see it take shape. Page 14 of 61 3 Suzanne brings more than 35 years of experience as a working artist––a master fine art photographer whose practice has been shaped by decades of teaching, collaboration, and deep engagement with Wisconsin's artistic community. Her work resides in the permanent collections of the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Wisconsin Art, the Chazen Museum of Art, and right here at the Miller Art Museum. Most recently, she completed Curating: From Idea to Exhibition through Sotheby's Institute of Art, a graduate-level certificate program led by the celebrated curator Dr. Kathy Battista, an experience that sharpened her curatorial thinking, expanded her understanding of contemporary exhibition practice, and affirmed what those of us who have worked alongside her already knew: that she sees, and she knows how to help others see. Suzanne has been quietly and thoughtfully at work on our 2026-27 exhibition schedules for months, and we're thrilled to begin revealing what she's planned. From the surreal, dreamlike world of W. Joseph Christiansen's pinhole photography to the quiet, masterful legacy of Abe Cohn, her talent shines in a program that balances artistic rigor with emotional resonance. What anchors all of it, though, is something no credential can fully capture: her deep, genuine love for our museum, its artists and people, and its stories. That's what you'll feel in the galleries moving forward. Stay tuned.   2 0 2 6IIIE X H I B I T I O NIIIC A L E N D A RIII–III U P C O M I N G What's Coming to the Galleries W A T C HIIIF O RIIII N D I V I D U A LIIIE X H I B I T I O NIIIA N N O U N C E M E N T SIIIT H R O U G H O U TIII T H EIIIY E A R A P R I LIII4III-III M A YIII2 3 52nd Annual Salon of Door County High School Art On view in Gallery 1 In celebration of creativity, discipline, and emerging voices, Door County's high school art departments partner with the Miller Art Museum to present student artwork from freshmen through seniors. The long-standing exhibition features a selection of work from across the county's schools, offering young artists the experience of presenting their work in a professional museum setting. The Salon honors both individual expression and the dedicated teaching that nurtures it, inviting the public to engage with the next generation of visual thinkers and makers. Page 15 of 61 4       W. Joseph Christiansen | Pinhole Photography On view in Gallery 2 Christiansen is a Maplewood artist and lifelong photographer with an inclination toward the surreal. Since 1991, he has experimented with pinhole photography, which, as Christiansen explains, “is making photographs using a camera fitted with a tiny aperture known as a pinhole in the place of a lens.” The result provides a soft, dreamlike rendering of the subject. Abe Cohn | Maker's Mark On view in Gallery 3, Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine Celebrating the artistic and educational legacy of potter Abe Cohn (1925-2013), a foundational figure in Door County’s craft community. This exhibition centers around a practice shaped by discipline, teaching, and community. It is anchored by a large- scale portrait of Cohn at the potter’s wheel by Craig Blietz, a painting that captures the quiet authority of a master at work and situates his practice within a broader linage of mentorship that continues to shape the County’s creative culture. Bloom, poetically On view in the Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine There is something quietly generous about a flower. It asks nothing—and offers everything. Bloom, poetically brings together a vibrant and colorful selection of floral and botanical works drawn from the permanent collection, celebrating the artists who found in flowers not just subject matter, but feeling. Works by Franne Dickinson, Judi Ekholm, Mary Bosman, Flora Langlois, Robert Ekholm, Anne Miotke, and others fill the mezzanine with color, texture, and life—each work with a different way of saying: look closely. There is more here than meets the eye. From luminous oils to delicate watercolors, this exhibition is a reminder that beauty, rendered with intention, is never a small thing. Come for the color. Stay for the poetry. Maritime Moments On view in the Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine Maritime Moments invites us into the quiet poetry of life on the water and along the working waterfront. From the communal rhythms of a crew going about their daily routines—eating, working side by side, tending to tasks in the close quarters of a vessel—to the profound solitude of a lighthouse keeper attending his skiff, these works reveal maritime life as both deeply shared and deeply personal. Charles L. Peterson, Gerhard CF Miller, Robert von Neumann, and others carry us through time, preserving the gestures, routines, and ways of life that defined this world: the dignity of labor, the texture of ordinary days, and the quiet beauty of men at work on the water. This small, intimate Page 16 of 61 5 collection asks us to look closely—and in doing so, to witness something that continues to stir the imagination long after the moment itself has passed. M O N T H L Y S T A R T I N G J U N EIII2 0 2 6 12 x 12 Project Perpetual monthly cycle beginning in June | On view in Gallery 3 The 12x12 Project is an ongoing initiative that centers on a single contemporary artist each month, offering focused, 30–day solo exhibitions that trace the evolving voices of emerging to mid–career artists. The series is dedicated to foregrounding the vitality of an active studio practice while offering artists a platform for supported visibility and meaningful engagement. Through the combined framework of a solo museum exhibition and acquisition into the museum’s collection, the 12x12 Project provides foundational professional recognition that supports artistic growth and career advancement. The Miller Art Museum serves as a catalyst for artists to expand their practice, explore new work, and position their contribution within a broader cultural and historical context. June 2026 – Adam Fulwiler, painter, Sturgeon Bay July 2026 – Linda Marcus, multimedia, Milwaukee August 2026 – Lois Bielefeld, photographer, Milwaukee September 2026 – Lauren Semivan, photographer, Appleton October 2026 – Jean Roberts–Guequirre, painter, Milwaukee November 2026 – Ciel Skål, multimedia painter, Madison December 2026 – Barbi Gossen, metals and enamel, Green Bay Exhibition Sponsorship Every exhibition we present—free to every visitor who walks through our doors—is made possible by business partners and donors who believe in the power of art to strengthen community. Exhibition sponsorship places you at the heart of our museum community: artists, collectors, educators, and community members who have chosen to be a part of Door County’s art museum and the important work that we do. For more info. on exhibit sponsorship opportunities, please contact Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead, Executive Director, at egigstead@millerartmuseum.org or (920) 746-0707.   C O M M U N I T YIIIE N G A G E M E N T Page 17 of 61 6 Join Us U P C O M I N G|||M U S E U M|||H A P P E N I N G S Opening Reception + Awards Celebration Please join us for the Opening Reception and Awards Celebration for the 52nd Annual Salon of Door County High School Art on Monday evening, April 6, from 7 - 8:30 PM. This is one of our most beloved evenings of the year, and we'd love for you to be part of it! This year's exhibition brings together nearly 150 works of art from talented student artists across the Door Peninsula, including Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, and Washington Island High Schools. Working with their art teachers, the students demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, and technical ability across diverse media, ranging from painting to sculpture, drawing, and photography. The reception is a chance for our community—students, families, teachers, and friends—to come together and celebrate these young artists. M O N D A Y,IIIA P R I LIII6,III2 0 2 6,III7 - 8:30 PMIII|IIIM I L L E RIIIA R TIIIM U S E U M Awards will take place at 7:30 PM. Art/Speaks Write On, Door County partners with the Miller Art Museum in presenting Art/Speaks, a free writing lab encouraging writing in response to artwork on view. Led by poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill, these 60-minute writing activities are perfect for both beginning and advanced writers in any genre. No prior writing experience is necessary. There is no charge to participate. Freewill donations are accepted to keep this and other programming free of charge. About Ekphrasis Writing: The practice of using words to comment on a piece of visual art— ekphrasis—is an ancient one. One of the earliest and most commonly cited forms of ekphrasis occurs in The Iliad, when Homer provides a long and discursive account of the elaborate scenes embossed on the shield of Achilles. Contemporary literature provides many fine examples of ekphrastic writing. F R I D A Y,IIIM A YIII1,III11 AMIII|IIIM I L L E RIIIA R TIIIM U S E U M Additional information can be found here. A Potter's Panel Join notable potters from Door County and Milwaukee for a panel discussion followed by a celebration of Abe Cohn and the exhibition, Abe Cohn | Maker's Mark. S A T U R D A Y,IIIM A YIII9,III4 PMIII|IIIM I L L E RIIIA R TIIIM U S E U M Image credit: Craig Blietz, Abe Cohn, oil on linen.     Calendars     A R T I S TIIIO P P O R T U N I T I E S 2026 Dome House Artist Residency - Applications Open Page 18 of 61 7 P A S SIIII TIIIA L O N G Know a Midwest visual artist who would thrive in an immersive, community-focused environment? Our Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency Program is accepting applications for its sixth year. The eight-week residency—set in an iconic artist-designed earth home nestled in the dunes near Whitefish Dunes State Park— offers a fully immersive live/work experience for emerging and mid- career artists. The 2026 residency runs August 2 through September 27, 2026. Residents engage in focused creative development and meaningful public programming, including workshops, artist talks, and open studios. IIApplication Deadline: April 17, 2026II Full details and application: https://millerartmuseum.org/quinlan-residency     DONATE Miller Art Museum | P: 920.746.0707 | 920.746.7124 (museum) | E-mail | Website Connect with us   Miller Art Museum | 107 S. 4th Avenue | Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 US Page 19 of 61 Upcoming Events and Tours Every Friday - Coffee with the Curators Talks 4/11/26 - Girl Scouts Tour 4/28/26 - Cherry Movie Tour Visitor Comments "Thank you for a great experience!" "Wonderful, loved the videos and exhibits!" "Great LIR offerings" March Programs and Events 3/5/26 - LIR Historic Cooking Class 3/12/26 - LIR Early Firefighting in DC 3/26/26 - Museum Open House Artifact Donations 3/21/26 - Vintage Logging Tools 3/12/26 - Eagle Bluff Book 3/26/26 - Orchard Blueprints Summary The open house was a great success, with over 125 attendees. Our Friends group raised about $1,500 through donations and a silent auction. The museum’s artifact and archival collections are now available to explore online: https://hub.catalogit.app/door-county-museum-and-archives March 2026 Report Submitted by Joe Taylor, Museum and Archives Manager Page 20 of 61 Page 21 of 61 Director’s Report Page 1 of 13 Administrative • 2027 County budget process is underway and drafts are due May 1. Like last year, the County is planning two years out so the Library is concurrently working on a 2028 budget forecast. • The Egg Harbor location will be closed April 29- May 2 for main floor refinishing. Staff will have access to the workroom for a couple days to take care of essential tasks since the plan is to begin refinishing at the fireplace end of the space and work towards the elevators. • OWLSnet is holding “train the trainer” sessions for the Polaris ILS migration from April 21- May 1 so DCL will be on schedule for the All Staff Training day on May 11 to be held at Egg Harbor Library. • March 16th DCL was closed for the record snowfall “snow day”. • Rethinking Libraries updates: o Area Manager interviews will be complete by April 20 meeting date. o STR circulation desk schedule pilot began April 13 and will run through May 9. o Two Circulation Assistants were hired for STR: one internal hire, the other external. o One Page position for STR is now open. o Next step in RTL reorganization process: Allocate Staff hours to DCL branch locations. Facilities • STR- Library Foundation purchased a new couch for the Children’s Area. • FOR- Library Foundation purchased a new couch for the Children’s Area. Friends of Door County Libraries • Upcoming book sales: April 22 (11-1pm), May 6 (11-1pm), & 23 (9:30- Noon) • May 11 the Friends will hold an in-person meeting for members at STR to ratify bylaw revisions. Library statistics reporting – included statistical reports and charts: 20 April 2026 – Library Board Meeting Director’s Report – Dominic Frandrup • Director attended PLA Conference April 1- April 3 in Minneapolis and participated in 16 sessions, most from the “Leadership” and “Staff Management” tracks. Page 22 of 61 Director’s Report Page 2 of 13 Branch Library Locations Reports Baileys Harbor- Mary Sawyer In March we hosted two in-person classes, Ceramic Sgraffito with Karen Ekburg and Linocut with Bonnie Gunelius. Both were well attended with 14-16 people per session. We also gave away 36 kids craft kits, and 48 adult craft kits, which included screen-free kits as well as insect magnets and tissue paper woodland animals for the youngers and Beginner Linocut kits (pictured above) and Mid-Winter Reset kits from United Way for the elders. We discussed “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin in our monthly book club which was lighter in attendance this month due to some folks travelling and, to be honest, a lack of enthusiasm for the book. Monthly projects included: • Writing Library Foundation grants for summer programming. Page 23 of 61 Director’s Report Page 3 of 13 • Planning packets, prizes, and programs for Summer Reading (bit of a tongue twister). • Working on Patron Purge reports in preparation for ILS Migration. • Collection development—I’ve been trying to plan my orders for the year well in advance, also in prep for ILS Migration and a spending freeze in August. It’s been a busy month, especially with a one-day closure due to Winter Storm Elsa. We were open 16 days in March 2026 with 1564 visitors. In March of 2025 we were open for 17 days with 1786 visitors. Egg Harbor- Dixie Jorns March was an interesting month at Egg Harbor. Weather was an issue for us with the snowstorm/ blizzard. Being closed for two days led to some busy days that followed. Lots of folks visited the library to sit by the fireplace, check out books, or just hang out once they were able to get out. Our Pizza, Puzzles, and Prizes competition was scheduled for March 17th but was postponed because of the storm until June 16th. There was a good deal of interest in this event, and I am hopeful that we will have good participation on our make-up date. Silent Book Club continues to grow. In March we had 16 people come and enjoy snacks and conversation and spend some quiet reading time with us. Everyone really seems to be enjoying this. Between the Pages Book Club also continues to draw a consistent group of participants. We had 10 members come to discuss “All the Forgivenesses” by Elizabeth Hardinger. The book was not among the group’s favorite picks, but it was a good discussion. Craft night also continues to be very popular; 12 people came out to create upcycled burlap crafts. A big thank you to Marcia for coming in and helping with this project in Jeanine’s absence. She apparently realizes that I have no sewing skills! The movie in the Great Hall was quite well attended this month – we had 11 people here to watch Downton Abbey: Grand Finale on the big screen. Everyone enjoyed this. We also had a nice turn-out for story time this month. Nine kids and seven Moms came on the Friday after the storm, and we read books about blizzards. Lots of fun for me and the families that came. Music Jam is always popular and brings out lots of musicians and listeners – apart from Wednesday, the 18th. For me it was the first time that we didn’t have live music on a Wednesday afternoon since I came to work here almost two years ago. It felt odd, but I totally understand that people were reluctant to leave home. Page 24 of 61 Director’s Report Page 4 of 13 The DC Seed Library is up and running and lots of people are using this opportunity to get into planting/gardening mode. Our Opening Day was Monday, the 16th and was cancelled, again due to the storm, but our Master Gardener reps have everything well stocked and looking great. Ephraim- Suzanne Ihrig March was book club-focused here at the Ephraim Library as the Ephraim Book Club met on March 3rd to discuss Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano and the Homeschool Kids Book Club met on March 5, 12, and 26 to discuss the next book in James Patterson’s Treasure Hunter series. In addition to the parents leading good discussions (AI! Original Art!), they also planned activities that related to the book’s themes; for example, writing secret messages with lemon juice (and uncovering the messages with an iron) and creating a treasure hunt in the library with clues that utilized the Dewey Decimal System, which we studied last week. Spent quite a bit of time in March nailing down the particulars for the Summer Reading Program. Plans for Door to Summer Adventures are nearly done, and we also nailed down two fun programs in June, in addition to our usual reading prize cart. Page 25 of 61 Director’s Report Page 5 of 13 Fish Creek- Elisha Adelman Despite it being a generally quiet and snowy month, we had all kinds of fun stuff happening at the branch. Matt Adelman, from the Historical Museum and Archives, did a talk and demonstration on synthesizers and sound waves. The crowd loved it, and several folks stuck around for awhile afterwards. It’s also in support of our purchase of a portable drum machine and a synthesizer, which kids have been really excited to check out and use. We also have been visiting the Northern Door Children’s Center to do a special every month on libraries. It’s been great getting to know the kids, and they have lots of questions about books. They’re making their own books that will go in the library for others to check out. We’re working on reorganizing the children’s room here to make better space for library of things items. YOTO cards + player, games, and puzzles are getting checked out more and more, so it’s good to move those items to a more centralized location. Before, items were wedged in between books on shelves, and this has been way better for browsing. Finally, weeding should be wrapped up for the season here soon, including magazines. Like to get everything tidy and easy to navigate before the summer. Forestville- Jennifer Bacall Our March began with a seed packing party on the 3rd. Our friends from the Door County Seed Library prepped seeds for the seed library. We had two visits from Heather at the Pioneer Purl thanks to a grant from the Library Foundation. Heather taught a felted soap workshop to our Homeschool Workshop on the 9th and then returned on the 11th for our Adult Craft Night. The Adults created felt art. The county was pummeled with 30+ inches of snow that left the branch closed on the 16h and 17th. Page 26 of 61 Director’s Report Page 6 of 13 Our seed library, which is housed in a lovely new cabinet, has been a popular spot as we have had over a dozen participants already. We had a lively discussion of the book The Maid and the Socialite by Lynda Drews and welcomed about 100 people to our Preschool Storytimes throughout the month. We have slightly surpassed last year's monthly attendance numbers this month, even with the two closed days. Sister Bay/ Liberty Grove - Christina Johnson (February and March) It’s a perfect time to reflect on community connections through programming by bundling together February and March as winter closes and we prepare for spring and summer library events and services. Throughout March, our favorite highlight to host for the community has been the annual display of adult student art creations from the winter classes of The Clearing Folk School (in the Ellison Bay area of Liberty Grove). Each year we partner with The Clearing, who arranges the display for the month of March as a community art exhibit in the lighted glass display case near the library entrance. Several of our local patrons happen to also be students and instructors. Each March those coming through the library are inspired by the talent and creativity in our community through viewing this exhibit. Everyone has a smile of uplifted joy and find themselves visiting with those admiring alongside them. They each carry a lighter step in their walk from passing by and spending time with the display. We are already looking forward to next year’s March exhibit with newly created selections. In interviewing past Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library Branch Manager Betty Curzon recently about this, I learned that it has been a tradition since March of 2003 after the first winter of our new/current library location being open. I knew it had gone on well since before my time started at this location (April of 2017), but wasn’t sure exactly how long. I have always been honored to have inherited and continue to carry the partnership that our much missed, staunch library volunteers Gretchen Maring & Barbara Larson started. Both had donated funds for the display case, as well as were avid volunteers with The Clearing. A pairing that built the path for this tradition and has enabled 24 years now of various monthly rotating exhibits across time since this building opened for service in April of 2002. We continue to appreciate and make good use of their vision for inspiration, art, connection, and community to carry on their memories. Page 27 of 61 Director’s Report Page 7 of 13 For February, we provided a few more Door County Reads programs, both at our location and another one off-site as well to share about. Off-site we brought The Briar Club Music Hour to another local senior living facility as part of the four-part series around the county; this time to Cherry Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care in Sturgeon Bay. As a DCR committee member, I have partnered with them in the past and this year’s event was even more lively for residents thanks to their new activities director, Jon Konrad. Jon got residents up and out dancing on the dance floor during the songs all from the 1950s. Just as we saw in Sister Bay with senior residents, music awakens the soul, and in the case of some residents, listening and dancing even helped to wake them up to be much more present, connected, and together with those around them. We thank David Watkins for providing and curating the presentation with history nuggets, photos, and of course the records themselves enveloping us with good music. And to Door County Library Foundation for funding the event and the Large Print books for residents. Page 28 of 61 Director’s Report Page 8 of 13 On-site, our library’s Readers Rampant Book Club enjoyed discussing the Door County Reads selection along with a delicious, themed treat. Book club member extraordinaire Vivian Nienow, who is often our discussion facilitator across the year for our monthly reads, came up with a fun surprise to bring in honor of the rich recipes throughout the book The Briar Club by Kate Quinn by making Lina's eight-layer honey cloud cake featured in it. It was quite the process to make and we were all glad she did. My top favorite event of the Door County Reads programs that we held was our first time providing a bingo night. I ran it with a vintage theme in line with the book and in addition to adults we were so happy to see a great gathering of Gibraltar high school teenagers showing up in groups together. One of the teachers at Gibraltar had her students read the book and told them about our event. We ended up having 12 teens, most from Gibraltar, plus several adults, some with the teens, and others as adult friend groups meeting up for the event. A few folks joined in about half way through and it was easy to get them rolled into the remaining bingo rounds we played across the 90 minutes. So much fun had by the teens and adults alike. All were extra thankful for the opportunity, had great fun being cozy next to our fireplace, and suggested we host more of these. We agree! We got refreshments and prizes in mind for across the ages and were cleared out of almost everything. The string cheese and yogurt sticks for snacks were very popular, along with various cookies, sparkling water, juice, and punch with a vintage punch bowl set. Support from the Door County Library Foundation and the Friends of Door County Libraries helped make the Door County Reads series of events themed with The Briar Club possible across the winter. Additional funding for this Bingo event also came from the Mary Kolb Hazelwood Memorial Fund for supplies and library themed prizes, as well as Thrift Hagen for vintage prizes from the 1950s, and general donations of additional prizes like puzzles and home décor for the cart also all came together to help make this Door County Reads event in Sister Bay a great success for local high schoolers and adults. Page 29 of 61 Director’s Report Page 9 of 13 Sturgeon Bay Adult Department – Laura Kayacan Door County Library in the past received financial support from Andrew Carnegie to build a library in 1913. This year in honor of 250 celebrations we received a $10,000 donation from the Carnegie Foundation. To bring attention to this history, I made a display in the entrance to the library in Sturgeon Bay using photos, signs and letters from scrapbooks in the Laurie History Room. Tuesday, March 3 The Multicultural Book Club read and discussed “The Glassmaker” by Tracy Chevalier. This novel was set in Italy on the island of Murano, glassmaking center of the world, starting in the 1400’s and using the same family of characters, the author moved them through 6 centuries. This unusual writing style was appreciated by the group and gave a feeling of how this area in Italy, the people and industry changed over time. The group also discussed the research that went into the book. Thursday, March 5 The March Genealogy Club met and discussed various kinds of research being done by those in attendance. I hope to bring in equipment next month to demonstrate how to digitize old VHS tapes. The Door County Library YouTube channel has a new play list called “History Talks” which includes Door County Historical Society projects on VHS from around 1999 found in the library history room. More tapes produced by local historical societies will be added in the future. Friday, March 6 I attended a Heritage Alliance of Door County meeting in which Door County History Days coming in June was discussed. Sturgeon Bay Library will hold 2 programs during the week under the theme of the 250 anniversary. Page 30 of 61 Director’s Report Page 10 of 13 Thursday, March 12 Thursday evening, I hosted “Fish Tales” on Zoom in partnership with Crossroads at Big Creek. The host of the program was Mark Holey, and the topic was “Movements and Mixing of Smallmouth Bass Spawning Groups in Green Bay” presented by Dr. Dan Isermann from the U.S. Geological Survey - Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit. These talks always draw good crowds in person and on Zoom since there are both commercial and recreational fishermen in the area along with water conservationists. Tuesday, March 17 The Seed Library opening was delayed a day because of the snow. There was a small turnout on that day, but now that the weather is better, we have a constant stream of people looking at the seeds and often there are people who come into the library for that one purpose. This is another good partnership. Wednesday, March 25 Play Club in March read “Top Dog/Underdog” by Suzan Lori Parks, a Pulitzer Prize and McArthur Award winning author. This play was very challenging, and half the group loved it and some did not. It was about 2 black brothers named Lincoln and Booth who were abandoned by their parents. It really helps to hear Jacob Janssen’s background understanding of the play. A couple of people and Jacob saw the play on stage. Thursday, March 26 I attended the Door County Museum open house to support Joe, Matt and Peter. Little did I know that I would be given a plaque to commemorate the Door County Library Newspaper Archives that have contributed to history research in the county. Sally Treichel and Dan Austad were also awarded well-deserved plaques. Dan is the person who used his influence to get the historic Door County newspapers hosted on the County servers. Sturgeon Bay Children’s Department - Beth Lokken March featured the Griffon String Quartet's concert on Saturday the 21st, which is part of a series of "Literary Concerts" featuring books paired with music. This time our theme was the Great Lakes, Shipwrecks, and Pirates! We had 74 people show up to listen and enjoy the show. We have been holding these concerts a few times a year for the last several years. We intend to create a catalog of programs that the Griffon can take out to other libraries, or re-use at any of our branches in the future. April's feature program isn't actually a program. We will be participating in the Door County YMCA's Healthy Kids Day on Saturday April 25th, where we will promote the Summer Library Program and engage the community with some fun activities. We have started partnering with Inspired Employment to do some programming just for them. They have been coming to the Sturgeon Bay Library informally for some time and asked if we could provide some more structured activities for their people. We started with a movie earlier this year and will be having a craft activity in April. Page 31 of 61 Director’s Report Page 11 of 13 I will be attending the Public Library Association meeting in Minneapolis in the beginning of April and hope to bring home some interesting ideas. I will attend the Cooperative Children’s Book Center meeting in Appleton, where they present the very best children’s books created in the previous year (The Choices). This is always a good time to make sure we haven’t missed some fantastic title for our collection. We are also thinking about Fall (already!) because the Wisconsin Science Festival will have their kickoff meeting on the 16th of April. The Festival will take place in the last two weeks of October; it always has a theme, which we then use to plan what programs we will be presenting. We usually partner with Crossroads at Big Creek for planning and programs; Coggin will be retiring at the start of the Summer, but we look forward to working with the new programming staff. Sturgeon Bay Circulation Department – Morgan Mann I have been working with the Director and the County to reorganize the Circulation Desk schedule at STR. The new schedule will get many full- time staff off the regular schedule and brings consistency to those who are scheduled. Two additional Circulation Assistants have been hired at the beginning of April. And the new schedule test period has been set for four weeks, starting April 13 and continuing through May 9. Afterward, there will be a review of this pilot process and some tweaks from the team’s evaluations could occur. Overall, we are ready for the update and excited to have a few new, dedicated team members join the Circ Crew. At our location, we have also saved a small table from the basement- cleanout and placed it in the YA section, upstairs. It has been getting regular usage from patrons of all ages during the day, as well as by teens after school and during their Spring Breaks. Page 32 of 61 Director’s Report Page 12 of 13 Washington Island- Corinn Sevcik March was a steady month with door count numbers up compared to 2025 despite being closed for two days due to the winter storm. Close to 200 more patrons visited over last March. Our monthly Storytime & Crafts was held on Tuesday, March 3. We had a wonderful turnout with 22 children and nine adults attending. The theme for March was rainbows. Meghann read books on rainbows including one about the Rainbow Fish. Children made Rainbow Fish-themed artwork using tissue paper, crayons and glue. The monthly Adult Book Club held on Thursday, March 26, had eight patrons in attendance. We discussed "How the Penguins Saved Veronica" by Hazel Prior, which took place in Antarctica. We had a great discussion about the book, and one attendee had traveled to Antarctica and brought in photos and maps from her trip including a photo of her with penguins. Another attendee made Lena's Honey Cloud Cake using the recipes I handed out from "The Briar Club" at last month's book club. The Cloud Cake was delicious, and I provided plates, forks and napkins, so it could be served during book club. The Seed Library was introduced at the Washington Island Library in mid-March right after the winter storm. Patrons are very excited to have that back in the our library as we were taken off that list last year. Many new faces have been into the library to pick out seeds. On the evening of Thursday, March 26, I attended the monthly Washington Island Town Board meeting to present a few library issues including lack of exterior signage, an unsightly mailbox, parking lot lighting and lack of parking. The Town Board members were very receptive to all issues. The Library even had a new mailbox installed the next day! The lack of exterior signage, the Washington Island Library is the only Door County Library location without an exterior sign, is a point that needs further discussion. The parking lot lighting will be addressed soon, and the lack of parking is an on-going issue that will hopefully be fixed when changes are made to the Washington Island Community Center in the future. On Monday, March 23, we held our third Lego Club of 2026, which will be the last one until possibly fall as spring sports have already started. We had 13 children and nine adults attend, so it was a wonderful turnout. Kindergarten, 1st/2nd grade, and 3rd/4th grade classes are still excited to visit the library and come in at least twice a month. The 2nd and 3rd grade classes came over to work on a research project about historic monuments. The teacher provided the topics ahead of time, so I was able to obtain books from other libraries, and all students had enough books to use. I wrote an article for the local newspaper, the "Washington Island Observer," introducing our new Self-Checkout Station, the Seed Library, and all the programs we have coming up in April. A few patrons have come into the library to see the Self-Checkout Station. And, the students who continue to visit the library on a regular basis love using it! Page 33 of 61 Director’s Report Page 13 of 13 Page 34 of 61 Door County Reads 2026 with Kate Quinn “Briar Club” Event Feedback I would like to see more partnering between the library and Write On, Door County, and Door County Reads. - Margaret L. It all went well, except for parking at the start. I really liked that it was on a Saturday so I could attend. So many events conflict with work during the week! I have been a Kate Quinn fan for years and I'm so excited to get to meet her. I live in Kewaunee and I'm hoping to get to some of the other great events! I'm in a few book clubs and I'm hoping to get them up here for next year's author event. - Laura G. I just adore Kate Quinn's books and it was so nice to actually be able to meet her. - Cari B. Perhaps consider 11:00 or 1:00 to avoid the lunch hour. Also, parking was challenging with the basketball game(s). I overheard it was a reschedule, so I understand it was outside of your control. NEITHER OF THESE THINGS WAS A BIG DEAL, SO TAKE THIS FEEDBACK WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
   - Deanah D. Such a great event - the author's discussion was excellent and the book choice as well. Looking forward to attending more events this winter. - Jane J. Last year was the first I heard about Door County Reads - so sad I wasn’t aware sooner. What an incredible opportunity to hear amazing authors. I hadn’t read The Briar Club (but had read a couple others) and I loved it! Hearing TJ Klune was one of my highlights from 2025 & Kate Quinn will be a highlight for 2026. Thank you for this unforgettable experience! - Stacie S. Kate Quinn was amazing! She was funny, clever and intelligent. The depth in which she responded to the questions was incredible. I loved the incite she shared about the book, her process for writing. I could have listened to her talk all day! - Vicky H. So glad the recording was available since I had a conflict. Well done. - Sandy B. Great talkback with both speakers! Very interesting. Too bad it was so cold so more people didn't get to see it. - Sandy B. It was more like a play than just a reading! Loved the actors, perfect for their parts! - Sandy B. I thought all the events for this years Door County Reads were wonderful! I attended several of them. The book was fantastic! - Kathryn R. We drove there but because there was no close parking, we did not attend. Next time, make sure there is no other large event at the high school, please. - Susan C. Great music and interesting insights into women in jazz and women in college music programs. Wish there could have been more music because it was so good but important to hear about the bias against women musicians that still happens .- N/A Page 35 of 61 8. Vouchers March 2026 Expenses 6-Mar-2026 $105,380.38* 20-Mar-2026 $19,028.48 $124,408.86 *The March 6, 2026 AP report included a payment to NLS for $83,289.03 which consisted of $72,447 for OWLSnet membership fees and $10,842.03 for Door County Library’s share of Libby resources. 20 April 2026 – Library Board Meeting Agenda Notes Page 36 of 61 Invoice Number Invoice Description Status Held Reason Invoice Date Due Date G/L Date Received Date Payment Date Invoice Net Amount Department 36 - Library Batch Number 2026-00000137 Batch Date 03/06/2026 Entered by User Ashley Zahn Vendor 8383 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 1GF7-YCQX-RPFF Amazon 2/1-2/28/26 Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 2,087.64 Vendor 8383 - AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC Totals Invoices 1 $2,087.64 Vendor 25893 - BONNIE GUNELIUS 210326 Linocut Workshop- 3/21/26 @ Baileys Harbor Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 400.00 Vendor 25893 - BONNIE GUNELIUS Totals Invoices 1 $400.00 Vendor 1681 - BRODART 672045 Office Supplies- removable tape Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 157.88 672465 Office Supplies- removable tape Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 154.48 Vendor 1681 - BRODART Totals Invoices 2 $312.36 Vendor 23985 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC 999102443758 STRA CTY Books Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 24.69 999102444798 DCL Circuit Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 51.33 Vendor 23985 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC Totals Invoices 2 $76.02 Vendor 25292 - CORINN SEVCIK CS-3/2/26 Mileage Reimbursement WSH - February Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 45.68 Vendor 25292 - CORINN SEVCIK Totals Invoices 1 $45.68 Vendor 10473 - DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY 2/18/26-BAI Stamps Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 15.60 Vendor 10473 - DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY Totals Invoices 1 $15.60 Vendor 26200 - DOW JONES & COMPANY INC 3/4/26-EGG Wall Street Journal Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 759.88 3/4/26-FIS Wall Street Journal Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 759.88 Vendor 26200 - DOW JONES & COMPANY INC Totals Invoices 2 $1,519.76 Vendor 9776 - ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES Visa 2/3-3/2/26 Donations and CTY Expenses Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 2,099.25 Vendor 9776 - ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES Totals Invoices 1 $2,099.25 Vendor 13031 - GFL SOLID WASTE MIDWEST LLC U50000119101 Recycling service Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 68.89 Vendor 13031 - GFL SOLID WASTE MIDWEST LLC Totals Invoices 1 $68.89 Vendor 12320 - GRAINGER 9830392370 Urinal repair-flush actuator Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 273.42 Vendor 12320 - GRAINGER Totals Invoices 1 $273.42 Vendor 14164 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES 2009329 3-1-26 CTY Books Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 6,327.54 Vendor 14164 - INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES Totals Invoices 1 $6,327.54 Vendor 16982 - MEGHANN HAERTIG Run by Ashley Zahn on 03/06/2026 09:38:18 AM Page 1 of 3 Door County Accounts Payable Invoice Report G/L Date Range 03/06/26 - 03/06/26 Report By Department - Batch - Vendor - Invoice Summary Listing Page 37 of 61 Invoice Number Invoice Description Status Held Reason Invoice Date Due Date G/L Date Received Date Payment Date Invoice Net Amount MH-3/2/26 Mileage Reimbursement WSH - February Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 6.09 Vendor 16982 - MEGHANN HAERTIG Totals Invoices 1 $6.09 Vendor 10103 - MIDWEST TAPE 2/1-2/28/26 CTY AV, AB, and Donations Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 2,001.50 508512241 Hoopla Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 2,999.56 Vendor 10103 - MIDWEST TAPE Totals Invoices 2 $5,001.06 Vendor 11145 - NICOLET LIBRARY SYSTEM 2995 Annual fees Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 83,289.03 Vendor 11145 - NICOLET LIBRARY SYSTEM Totals Invoices 1 $83,289.03 Vendor 25736 - OVERDRIVE INC Overdrive2/28/26 Donations and CTY Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 998.77 Vendor 25736 - OVERDRIVE INC Totals Invoices 1 $998.77 Vendor 10334 - OWLS 4781 Spine Labels and Receipt Paper Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 349.00 Vendor 10334 - OWLS Totals Invoices 1 $349.00 Vendor 172 - PIGGLY WIGGLY 2721-3/1/26 SIS Newspapers and General Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 388.49 Vendor 172 - PIGGLY WIGGLY Totals Invoices 1 $388.49 Vendor 25070 - PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC 3322161956 Postage Machine Lease Dec 30- Mar 29 2026 Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 179.46 Vendor 25070 - PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Totals Invoices 1 $179.46 Vendor 24479 - PTS COMMUNICATIONS INC 2151384 Pay Phone Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 43.00 Vendor 24479 - PTS COMMUNICATIONS INC Totals Invoices 1 $43.00 Vendor 15069 - STAPLES ADVANTAGE 6056088581 Office Supplies Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 93.99 6056319514 Office Supplies Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 93.99 6056319515 Janitorial Supplies Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 (119.50) Vendor 15069 - STAPLES ADVANTAGE Totals Invoices 3 $68.48 Vendor 25320 - STEPHANIE REITER SR-3/3/26 Mileage Reimbursement WSH - February Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 9.14 Vendor 25320 - STEPHANIE REITER Totals Invoices 1 $9.14 Vendor 26170 - THE PEDIMENT GROUP INC 22106 CTY Books Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 203.50 Vendor 26170 - THE PEDIMENT GROUP INC Totals Invoices 1 $203.50 Vendor 38670 - WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORP 5823352480 Heat Edit 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 03/06/2026 1,618.20 Vendor 38670 - WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORP Totals Invoices 1 $1,618.20 Run by Ashley Zahn on 03/06/2026 09:38:18 AM Page 2 of 3 Door County Accounts Payable Invoice Report G/L Date Range 03/06/26 - 03/06/26 Report By Department - Batch - Vendor - Invoice Summary Listing Page 38 of 61 Invoice Number Invoice Description Status Held Reason Invoice Date Due Date G/L Date Received Date Payment Date Invoice Net Amount Batch Number 2026-00000137 Totals Invoices 29 $105,380.38 Department 36 - Library Totals Invoices 29 $105,380.38 36 Library ___________________________________________________ Grand Totals Invoices 29 $105,380.38 Run by Ashley Zahn on 03/06/2026 09:38:18 AM Page 3 of 3 Door County Accounts Payable Invoice Report G/L Date Range 03/06/26 - 03/06/26 Report By Department - Batch - Vendor - Invoice Summary Listing Page 39 of 61 Invoice Number Invoice Description Status Held Reason Invoice Date Due Date G/L Date Received Date Payment Date Invoice Net Amount Department 36 - Library Batch Number 2026-00000159 Batch Date 03/20/2026 Entered by User Ashley Zahn Vendor 11237 - BETH LOKKEN BL-3/9/26 Operational travel Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 50.75 Vendor 11237 - BETH LOKKEN Totals Invoices 1 $50.75 Vendor 4818 - CELLCOM WISCONSIN RSA 10 816469 Cellphone - Library Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 41.88 Vendor 4818 - CELLCOM WISCONSIN RSA 10 Totals Invoices 1 $41.88 Vendor 23985 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC 999102499098 BAI Foundation Smith Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 119.56 999102510178 STRA CTY Books Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 90.31 Vendor 23985 - CENGAGE LEARNING INC Totals Invoices 2 $209.87 Vendor 24377 - DAVID J WATKINS 2/9/26 Blues Women on 78s Record Listening @ Sister Bay 4/14/26 Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 300.00 Vendor 24377 - DAVID J WATKINS Totals Invoices 1 $300.00 Vendor 10473 - DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY 2/4/26-EPH Target Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 30.61 Vendor 10473 - DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY Totals Invoices 1 $30.61 Vendor 26223 - DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC 200326 Carnegie gift-should have been written to DCL FOU., correcting Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 10,000.00 Vendor 26223 - DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC Totals Invoices 1 $10,000.00 Vendor 17097 - LAFORCE HARDWARE & MFG COMPANY 1304250 Cut and stamped keys - STR Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 24.00 Vendor 17097 - LAFORCE HARDWARE & MFG COMPANY Totals Invoices 1 $24.00 Vendor 12443 - MAIN STREET MARKET 2/1-2/26/26 EGG Newspapers and DCR Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 216.94 Vendor 12443 - MAIN STREET MARKET Totals Invoices 1 $216.94 Vendor 20517 - MARCO, INC INV15016358 EGG Leased Copier Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 238.95 Vendor 20517 - MARCO, INC Totals Invoices 1 $238.95 Vendor 9165 - Morgan Mann MM-3/9/26 Travel to Hootcon Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 106.28 Vendor 9165 - Morgan Mann Totals Invoices 1 $106.28 Vendor 23240 - OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 100402280540 Elevator Maintenance Service Agreement 4/1/26-3/31/27 Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 1,830.84 Vendor 23240 - OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY Totals Invoices 1 $1,830.84 Vendor 25396 - PIONEER YARN & FIBER LLC 120326 Workshops @ Forestville Library Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 300.00 Vendor 25396 - PIONEER YARN & FIBER LLC Totals Invoices 1 $300.00 Run by Ashley Zahn on 03/20/2026 10:36:14 AM Page 1 of 2 Door County Accounts Payable Invoice Report G/L Date Range 03/20/26 - 03/20/26 Report By Department - Batch - Vendor - Invoice Summary Listing Page 40 of 61 Invoice Number Invoice Description Status Held Reason Invoice Date Due Date G/L Date Received Date Payment Date Invoice Net Amount Vendor 14642 - PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT Postage- 3/20/26 Postage for Meter Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 500.00 Vendor 14642 - PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT Totals Invoices 1 $500.00 Vendor 24086 - PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS LLC 527373 Wonderbooks-STRA FOU WB Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 420.95 527856 Wonderbooks-FOR FOU WB Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 863.86 527897 Wonderbooks-BAI FOU WB Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 807.37 Vendor 24086 - PLAYAWAY PRODUCTS LLC Totals Invoices 3 $2,092.18 Vendor 15069 - STAPLES ADVANTAGE 6056844477 Office Supplies Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 42.49 6056927857 Office Supplies Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 42.49 6057701726 Operating Supplies Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 11.44 6057701727 Office Supplies Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 216.19 6057877502 Office Supplies Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 365.61 Vendor 15069 - STAPLES ADVANTAGE Totals Invoices 5 $678.22 Vendor 30820 - STURGEON BAY UTILITIES 3-9-26 SBU #1 Utilities Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 2,048.38 3-9-26 SBU #2 Utilities Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 106.03 Vendor 30820 - STURGEON BAY UTILITIES Totals Invoices 2 $2,154.41 Vendor 26225 - TONIES US, INC PSI10306864 Tonies - BAI FOU Children's Listening Books Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 224.00 Vendor 26225 - TONIES US, INC Totals Invoices 1 $224.00 Vendor 22193 - UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC 6152185 STR Placements Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 19.70 6152189 EGG Placements Edit 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 03/20/2026 9.85 Vendor 22193 - UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC Totals Invoices 2 $29.55 Batch Number 2026-00000159 Totals Invoices 27 $19,028.48 Department 36 - Library Totals Invoices 27 $19,028.48 36 Library ___________________________________________________ Grand Totals Invoices 27 $19,028.48 Run by Ashley Zahn on 03/20/2026 10:36:14 AM Page 2 of 2 Door County Accounts Payable Invoice Report G/L Date Range 03/20/26 - 03/20/26 Report By Department - Batch - Vendor - Invoice Summary Listing Page 41 of 61 9. Donations EXPENSES Donation and Grant Expenses are included in the Accounts Payable transactions. Included is a summary of the amount of Donated and Grant Funds that were expended as part of the bills submitted to the County. REVENUE Included is a summary of Donation and Grant revenue from various individuals and entities and the summary of Library donations and grants received in March 2026. 20 April 2026 – Library Board Meeting Agenda Notes Page 42 of 61 Revenue 46214 Donation Revenue-Misc 5295 Total Revenue 5,295.00 $ Expenditures 53110 Operating Supplies 189.93 53111 Library Materials 951.94 53111.010 Audio-Visual 26.99 53111.020 Audio Books 2263.14 53111.070 Library of Things 224 53112 Print Materials 119.56 53112.020 Newspapers 200 53150 Library Programs 1001.29 Total Expenditures 4,976.85 $ Door County Library Donations and Grants Summary Revenue and Expenses March 1 - March 31, 2026 Page 43 of 61 Date Department Type rec'd From Description or Purpose Amount or Estimated Value 03/10/26 Library Donation General Donations Unspecified for Baileys Harbor 100.00 03/10/26 Library Donation Baileys Harbor Women's Club Donation for Baileys Harbor in memory of Nancy Miller 25.00 03/10/26 Library Donation General Donations Unspecified for Washington Island 40.00 03/10/26 Library Donation Book Sale Unspecified for Washington Island 80.00 03/10/26 Library Donation Door County Library FoundationUnspecified for Baileys Harbor 5,000.00Deposited 2026-03-10 5,245.00$ 03/24/26 Library Donation Mark and Ann Paparella Donation for Sturgeon Bay-adult in memory of Jean Young 50.00Deposited 2026-03-24 50.00$ Total March 2026 $ 5,295.00 2026 Door County Gift, Grant or Donation Form Page 44 of 61 10. Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, or Donations On April 8th, 2026 the Door County Library Foundation awarded funding for the following Library grant requests: GRANT NUMBER GRANT TITLE GRANT REQUEST AWARD DATE GRANT END DATE 1 BAI-2026-04-08-01 BAI - Assemblage Workshop with Renee H. $393.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For October 12th, 2026 Program 2 BAI-2026-04-08-02 BAI - SRP - Learn about Boba Tea $248.13 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For August 12th, 2026 Program 3 BAI-2026-04-08-03 BAI - Junk Journal Class & Kits $427.41 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For June 6th, 2026 Program 4 BAI-2026-04-08-04 BAI - Unearth Mushrooms - Guided Hike $300.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For July 8th, 2026 Program 5 DCL-2026-04-08-01 DCL - 2026 Classics Grant 2.0 $895.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION Updating libraries' classics collections 6 DCL-2026-04-08-02 DCL - 2026 Wonderbook Grant 2.0 $4,140.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For adding Wonderbooks to libraries' collections 7 DCL-2026-04-08-03 DCL - Digital Resources Grant - Revised $6,615.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For Libby licenses for items that have holds, but no licenses 8 DCL-2026-04-08-04 DCL - Library of Things: Halo Bolt Power banks $2,080.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION 9 DCL-2026-04-08-05 DCL - Library of Things: Stay Sharp Kits $3,389.00 April 8, 2026 December 31st, 2026 DESCRIPTION For providing Stay Sharp Kits at all DCL locations For adding Halo Bolt Power banks to Library of Things Collections 2026-04-08 Foundation Grant Request Summary 20 April 2026– Library Board Meeting Agenda Notes Page 45 of 61 13. Review and Approve Volunteer Policy This version includes the suggested revisions from the March 23 Library Board meeting. The Door County Library is in need of standardizing the use and recruitment of volunteers across locations. To that effect, the following volunteer policy has been drafted for approval. The tracking of regular volunteers has already been tested and implemented to insure the County of Door’s insurance coverage for volunteers is accurate. 20 April 2026 – Library Board Meeting Agenda Notes Page 46 of 61 DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY Policies & Procedures Subject: Volunteer Policy Effective Date: **** Source/Date: LIBRARY BOARD / **** Purpose The purpose of the Door County Library Volunteer Policy is to define the role and expectations of volunteers at the Door County Library (DCL). Definition A volunteer is defined as an individual who assists with work done at, or on behalf of, the Door County Library without promise, expectation, or receipt of compensation for services rendered on a regular basis. Compensation and Benefits Neither the County of Door nor DCL provides compensation or benefits to volunteers. Nothing in this policy or in the volunteer's service to DCL shall create a contract or employment relationship between the volunteer and the Library or the County of Door. Both the volunteer and the Library have the right to end the volunteer's association with the Library at any time. Responsibilities Upon the direction of the Library Director, or authorized supervisor, volunteers may assist Library staff with various tasks. Volunteers are recruited and assigned to augment library programs or service needs and do not substitute for paid staff members' roles and duties. Volunteers represent DCL; while involved in DCL activities volunteers are required to conform to the same rules and regulations as DCL staff including all policies, and procedures of the County of Door. Recruitment DCL encourages individuals and groups to volunteer their time and efforts in service to the Library. Volunteers shall be recruited without regard to any protected status. DCL cannot guarantee the placement of any person seeking to volunteer with the Library. Volunteer placement is based, but not limited to, the following:  Needs of the Library Page 47 of 61  Qualifications of volunteer applicants  Volunteer's availability and ability to commit to required work hours  Availability of supervisory staff Not every volunteer application may be accepted based on the above criteria. Youth Volunteers The Library welcomes volunteer applicants 14 years of age or older. Volunteers aged 17 and under must have written permission from a parent or guardian. Youth volunteers can earn Service Learning/Community Service hours per school district requirements. Application & Review Processes All Library volunteer applicants must complete a volunteer application form. Applicants will be interviewed by Library staff. If there are no suitable volunteer opportunities immediately available, application forms will be kept on file for six months. Applicants are called if an assignment is identified which matches their interests and qualifications. The Library may accept court-mandated community service workers at the discretion of the Library Director or authorized supervisor. Volunteers over 18 will be subject to a bi-annual background check if working with patrons under 17. Volunteers over 18 may be subject to an initial background check depending upon the volunteer’s assigned duties. Volunteer Work Assignments, Training, & Supervision Volunteers will not be scheduled until they have completed an Library orientation specific to the location(s) they are volunteering at, have been assigned a designated supervisor, and have reviewed all relevant Library and County policies and procedures, specifically concerning patron privacy. A volunteer will be scheduled for assignments by their designated supervisor. Volunteers must contact their supervisor before their assigned shift if they will be absent or tardy. A pattern of absences or tardiness may cause a volunteer to be excused from an assignment. Review of this Policy This policy will be reviewed on a regular basis. Any changes to this policy will be approved by the Door County Library Board. Associated procedures referenced here will be reviewed by library staff, changed in conjunc9on with this policy, and approved by the Library Director. Page 48 of 61 Door County Library Volunteer Application Last Name:________________________________ First Name: _____________________________________ Street Address:______________________________________________________________________________ City/State:_________________________________________________________ Zip:_____________________ Phone: (Cell): __________________________________ (Home): ____________________________________ (E-mail): ____________________________________________________________________________________ Birthday (MM/DD/YYY) _______________________________________________________________________ Current Employer or School Attending ________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Person: Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Relationship:_________________________________________ Availability: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday (check all that apply) Mornings ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Afternoons ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Evenings ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Have you had previous volunteer experience? Yes _______ No _______ If so, where and what was your task? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 49 of 61 What skills do you have that you would like to use at the library? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ What volunteer activity or activities would you like to pursue at the library? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Is there any other information which will help us place you as a volunteer? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please sign below when you have read and understood this statement. I understand that this information may be disclosed to any party with legal and proper interest, and I release the library from any liability whatsoever for supplying such information. I certify that the statements made in this volunteer application are true and correct and have been given voluntarily. I understand that misrepresentation of any information may result in termination of my volunteer involvement. I am volunteering my time for personal reasons. I understand that I will not be paid for my services as a volunteer and I expect no compensation. I understand that volunteers represent Door County Library (DCL) and while involved in volunteer activities I will conform to the same rules and regulations as DCL staff, including all applicable policies and procedures of the County of Door. I understand that volunteers over 18 will be subject to a bi-annual background check if working with patrons under 17. And that volunteers over 18 may be subject to an initial background check depending upon the volunteer’s assigned duties. Applicant’s Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________ Driver’s License Number if over 18: ___________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________ (Required if applicant is under 18) Page 50 of 61 14. Review and Approve Hoopla Service Timeline Hoopla has been discussed at the library board level since Fall of 2023 regarding the sustainability of Hoopla. Due to the early County budget process for 2027-28, and Library Board feedback, this decision should occur before the County’s May 1 draft budget deadline. For 2027 OWLSnet is considering instituting a Libby/ Overdrive Advantage expansion at the System level to increase collection depth and reduce hold times for ebooks and eaudiobooks throughout the consortium. The Advantage fee structure would assess member libraries a usage based fee which utilizes each library’s patron circulation of Libby/Overdrive resources two years in arrears. Under the proposal DCL would experience a potential $12,000 fiscal impact. Last year the County requested an as close as possible flat operational budget for 2027 along with increases in staff costs to be absorbed by each department’s operational budget. Under those guidelines, DCL decided to zero out the $35,000 Hoopla line to meet those criteria. According to circulation % the resources that we offer are most valuable to our patrons in this order: 1. Books 2. Libby 3. AV Materials 4. Hoopla 5. Magazines & Newspapers 6. Physical Audiobooks 7. Library of Things 8. Passes Potential Hoopla service options to be presented at the meeting. Note: Due to the cost per circulation difference between Libby (~$0.18) and Hoopla (~$2.36), both the Library Foundation and Friends of DCL have shifted their grants and donations from Hoopla to Libby/ Overdrive for 2026. 20 April 2026 – Library Board Meeting Agenda Notes Usage / Checkouts Circulation % Libby 74,708 22.43% Hoopla 23,232 6.98% Audiobooks 4,767 1.43% AV 45,184 13.57% Books 177,261 53.22% Magazines & Newspapers 5,371 1.61% Passes 598 0.18% Library of Things 1,930 0.58% Page 51 of 61 15. Review and Discuss Library Board Self-Evaluation Process The Nicolet Library System has their board of trustees fill out the following survey every other Fall, directly before a new President is elected to gain insight into what is going well / not well for their Board and strategize ways for improvement. For DCL board review and discussion, is the possible implementation of a similar process for DCL. Survey questions would be changed to reflect the DCL Board’s priorities. The DCL board has annual elections in May so the timing and frequency of a survey would need to be determined. If the DCL Board desires to move forward with a similar survey, the Library Director suggests having surveys filled out during January, with results presented to the Library Board in March/ April in time for May officer elections. The survey process could be initiated either annually, or bi-annually (every other year). 20 April 2026 – Library Board Meeting Agenda Notes Page 52 of 61 NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation Purpose: The Board of Trustees acknowledges its intention to establish and follow best practices in board governance in order to fulfill its mission. An essential part of sound governance is the practice of undertaking a board self-evaluation on a consistent basis. Assessing performance is the most effective way to ensure Trustees understand their duties and utilize effective good governance practices. Board self-evaluation will enable the Board to hold itself, its members, and its processes accountable, to identify gaps between current performance and expected performance, and chart a course of improvement and further progress. It will also give all Board members an opportunity to evaluate and discuss the Board’s performance with candor and from multiple perspectives. The evaluation is particularly helpful when the Board is not functioning at an optimal level, but may also be useful when the Board is functioning well as a way to ensure continuous improvement in the way the Board conducts its business. The Board believes the evaluation will lead to a closer working relationship among Board members, greater efficiency in the use of the Board’s time, and increased effectiveness of the Board as a governing body. Process: The Board of Trustees will conduct a formal self-evaluation every two years, prior to the installation of a new Board President. After review of the self-evaluation survey by the Executive Committee, NFLS staff will coordinate the distribution of the Board self-evaluation to each Board Member by October 1 of even numbered years. Board members shall complete the no later than December 1. NFLS staff will consolidate results and share with the new President and Executive Committee at the first Executive Committee meeting of the year. The Executive Committee will review the results and discuss areas that need to be addressed. The Executive Committee will decide what appropriate action may need to be taken to improve the functioning of the board or deal with individual Board member issues. If these areas need to be addressed by the full Board, the Executive Committee will make recommendations for changes to specific practices and policies which can be reviewed and adopted by the full Board. 6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 1/9 Page 53 of 61 Governance Rating Key 1 = Strongly Disagree: The Board is failing at this responsibility. 2 = Disagree:  The Board inconsistently carries out this responsibility.  3 = Agree: The Board carries out this responsibility at the bare minimum. 4 = Strongly Agree: The Board successfully and thoughtfully carries out this responsibility.  1. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 2. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 3. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree The Board of Trustees exercises its governance role to support and uphold NFLS’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.  The Board of Trustees undertakes work that is strategic and productive, respecting the Director’s authority over work that is operational in nature.  The Board of Trustees operates under a set of policies, procedures, and guidelines with which all Board members are familiar.  6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 2/9 Page 54 of 61 4. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 5. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 6. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 7. The Board of Trustees monitors the System’s progress toward achieving Director and staff goals by comparing the goals to actual operational achievements.  The Board of Trustees adequately monitors compliance with Chapter 43 requirements for State Library Systems.  The Board of Trustees adequately oversees the financial performance and fiduciary accountability of the System.  If you have comments regarding the items above, please add them here. 6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 3/9 Page 55 of 61 Board Activities Rating Key 1 = Strongly Disagree: The Board is failing at this responsibility. 2 = Disagree:  The Board inconsistently carries out this responsibility. 3 = Agree: The Board carries out this responsibility, but at the bare minimum. 4 = Strongly Agree: The Board successfully and thoughtfully carries out this responsibility.  8. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 9. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 10. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree Board members relate to each other in a way that is consistent with our mission.  Board members receive meeting agendas and supporting materials in time for adequate advance review.  The Board President effectively and appropriately facilitates Board meetings. 6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 4/9 Page 56 of 61 11. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 12. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 13. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 14. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree Information provided by System staff is adequate to ensure effective Board decision-making.  Board members fully and positively participate in discussions.  Communication is strong and clear between the Board and System staff.  The Board size is adequate to effectively govern the System.  6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 5/9 Page 57 of 61 15. Individual Assessment Rating Key 1 = Strongly Disagree: I am failing at this responsibility. 2 = Disagree:  I inconsistently carry out this responsibility.  3 = Agree: I carry out this responsibility, but at the bare minimum. 4 = Strongly Agree: I successfully and thoughtfully carry out this responsibility.  16. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 17. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree If you have comments regarding the items above, please add them here. I understand and act in accordance with the Board’s bylaws, policies, and procedures.  I seek to understand the System’s financial affairs, as it relates to State Aid and the budget.  6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 6/9 Page 58 of 61 18. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 19. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 20. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 21. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree I review agenda materials before meetings in order to actively participate in meetings.  I understand and am comfortable with the Board’s decision-making process during meetings.  I actively develop relationships with state and local representatives in order to advocate on behalf of my library and library system.    The System has invested in my growth as a Board member.  6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 7/9 Page 59 of 61 22. Mark only one oval. Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 Strongly Agree 23. This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. The time I have devoted to serving on the Board of Trustees feels reasonable and manageable to me.  How can the System invest in and facilitate your personal development as a Board member?   F o r m s 6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 8/9 Page 60 of 61 6/2/25, 3:00 PM NFLS Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W7uDu-LrHVoSoUIWjBKHOUnqp9NoJPs-QxdhhDTQi2c/edit?ts=67c5ca69 9/9 Page 61 of 61