03.15.2021 LBOT MINUTES - APPROVEDCity of Orange
Orange Public Library Board of Trustees
March 15, 2021
MINUTES - FINAL
1.OPENING
1.1 CALL TO ORDER
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 3:41 p.m.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chair Freeman.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present:Freeman, Martinez, and Calvert
Absent:van Voorst, and Huber
2.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of meeting minutes of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees for the
January 18, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Approved minutes as presented.
Freeman, Martinez, and CalvertAyes:
NoneNoes:
van Voorst, and HuberAbsent:
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4.FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
Director Curtis reported that the Friends will be holding a booksale on Friday
3/26/2021. The bookstore will re-open on Monday 3/29 with hours Monday through
Friday 11am-3pm. Book prices are changing to $1.50 in the bookstore and $0.25 for
those located on the shelves outside.
5.ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT
Director Curtis reported that the Foundation has a new board member.
The $90,000 donation from Larry Tannis's family was received by the Foundation.
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Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes - Final March 15, 2021
6.LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
6.1 Updates
The Library is hosting The American Red Cross Bloodmobile on 4/13/2021.
The Library is hosting a food drive benefiting the Senior Center.
The Library is expanding its hours starting 3/29/2021 to Monday through Saturday
10am-5pm.
The History Center is open by appointment only.
Branches remain closed, with hopes to open El Modena on 6/14/2021.
Working to fill 5 positions (Pages & Clerks).
Planning to bring back Ukulele Soup [in person] at the end of June.
6.2 Financial Report
Financial Report July 2020 - February 2021.
Received and filed.
7.BOARD REPORTS
7.1 Reports from Chair Freeman
Trustee vanVoorst has reached the 12 year term limit per the City's Municipal Code.
The City Council is actively recruiting for all appointments affected by this limit. Trustee
vanVoorst will stay until the seat is filled.
Chair Freeman suggested, if the Board is back to meeting in person in April, that they
meet at the El Modena Branch Library because their meeting room has more space
and because the Community Room at Main is still being used to quarantine books.
Vice Chair Martinez agreed with this suggestion and looks forward to getting back to
in-person meetings. She also offered her assistance to Director Curtis regarding the
space at Grijalva Park.
7.2 Reports from Trustees
Trustee Calvert is anxious to bring Ukulele Soup back to in-person programs, and will
work with staff to ensure it is a safe program for all. Director Curtis suggested making it
"registration required" with a specific number of attendees. Trustee Calvert would like
to see more library presence in west Orange.
Vice Chair Martinez asked about the Pop-Up-Library and when it would be returning.
Director Curtis stated that there is not a specific date at this time, but as soon as it can
be done safely staff will start it up again.
8.OLD BUSINESS
None.
9.NEW BUSINESS
None.
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10.ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
The next Regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via
various teleconference locations.
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