1. My first year as a Board Member
   All a Board!
Welcome and thank you all for joining me this afternoon. We don't have a lot of time together, so let's get started!
My first year as a Board Member 

2. Wanted: Library Board Member

4. My first Board meeting

5. What I wish I knew... Orientation package
Roles of each Library Director
OLBA resources

6. Best Practices Explore learning opportunities for Board members
Ask questions
Participate
Get involved

7. Get involved!
Left: A picture of me taken at the Terryberry branch of the Hamilton Public Library, in September 2015, at HPL's 125th anniversary celebration.
Right: A picture taken of me with Hamilton City Councilor and former Council representative on the Hamilton Public Library Board, Tom Jackson (Ward 6), and Mayor of Hamilton, Fred Eisenberger, at the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction awards dinner. The Hamilton Public Library is one of the founding organizations for this award that recognize outstanding Hamilton citizens, past and present, who have made significant contributions towards the betterment of our community.

8. "Crafternoon"
A Children’s program offered in August 2016, at the Terryberry branch of the Hamilton Public Library.  

9. Questions?