ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library May 8, 2023
500 W. Broadway 4:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER – The agenda having been posted on May 4, 2023, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice Chair Newby at 4:37 p.m.
PRESENT: Rose Chen, Michelle Dang, Shelby Hogan, Linda Newby ABSENT: David Laviguer
STAFF: Audrey Lujan – City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx – PT Management Assistant, Diana Ly – PT Librarian, Emiliano Saxe – PT Library Assistant VISITOR: Rachelle Cruz
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The monthly sales are doing well. They continue to support library programming with the funds they raise from the book sales. Several of the Friends attended the Euclid Children’s Room Grand Reveal. The Friends had a table at the APL Foundation’s Mystery Authors Luncheon.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: Ten FOCAL members attended the APL Foundation’s Mystery Authors Luncheon and felt it was the best one to date. Their next Flash Sale is May 11-12, 2023. Additional Flash Sales are scheduled for June 22-23, 2023, and July 28-29, 2023. They are excited that Canyon Hills Library will reopen on Saturdays starting July 1, 2023. They believe this will also help their book sales. Their next meeting is May 18, 2023, and they will be discussing awarding a scholarship to a Canyon Hills High School student for volunteer work at the Canyon Hills Library. The next Book Club discussion is May 18, 2023.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Mystery Authors Luncheon was a success. The Foundation Board is recruiting new members.
D. COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Rachelle Cruz, Anaheim resident and Professor of Creative Writing at UCI, attended the meeting to express her gratitude for what the Library does and has found Anaheim Public Library to be incredibly inclusive. Audrey shared thank you notes from children who visit the Mobile Library.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10, 2023 MEETING: The minutes were approved as presented.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting
May 8, 2023
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY GRANT: Diana Ly and Emiliano Saxe presented on the Lunch at the Library Program. The grant provides breakfast and lunch for children in need. In addition to the meals, nutrition classes and urban gardening (farm to table) classes will be offered.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Staff is gearing up for the expanded library hours that will take effect July 1, 2023. The Euclid Grand Reveal of the Children’s Room Enchanted Forrest was held on May 6th.
B. BUDGET: Staff is working on the final touches for budget.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. STATISTICS: None.
B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: None.
C. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board recognized Monica Sanchez and Kim Quach for going above and beyond for the Euclid Children’s Room Grand Reveal Celebration.
VII. BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER ROSE CHEN: Apologized for missing the Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon. She attended the 65th Anniversary of the Mobile Library celebration.
MEMBER SHELBY HOGAN: Attended the Euclid Children’s Room Grand Reveal and Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon. Both events were creative and well done.
MEMBER MICHELLE DANG: Enjoyed her first Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon.
VICE CHAIR LINDA NEWBY: Noted that the Anaheim Public Library Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon was wonderful and has the best silent auction around.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be June 12, 2023, at the Sunkist Branch Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m.