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1937-06-24City of Beverly, Massachusetts Public Meeting Minutes Board: Library Trustees Subcommittee: Date: 06/24/1937 Place: Beverly Public Library Board members present: Katharine P. Loring, Saul J. Cagan, Mrs. E. Prebble Motley, Sr., Rev. Clarence S. Pond, Fred H. Porter, and William A. Rowe Board members absent: James A. Cronin, Thomas F. Delaney, and Robert O. Small Others present: Recorder: Marjorie H. Stanton June 24, 1937 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on June 24th at 4 P.M., with Miss Loring, Mrs. Motley, Messrs. Porter, Rowe, Cagan and Pond in attendance. The records of the meeting of May 27th were read and approved. The Secretary, in the absence of Mr. Small, presented the report of the Finance Committee, giving details of expenditures to date. Voted: that this report be approved. Voted also: that the Librarian be authorized to spend, from Trust Funds, a sum not exceeding $300 for professional improvement of the Staff during this year. The Committee on Circulation recommended the purchase of 104 new titles and the acceptance of 12 gifts. This recommendation was approved. The Librarian's report, giving figures of circulation and registration, with a short account of the work done in State Certificate Reading during the year, was read and placed on file. Voted: to allow Miss Crafts two week leave of absence without pay in addition to her regular vacation, in order that she might take a trip to California. Voted: to adjourn until September 30th unless otherwise called by the Chairman. Adjourned Marjorie H. Stanton Secretary