11.15.2021 LBOT MINUTES - APPROVED APPROVE BY LBOT 01/24/2022
MINUTES -FINAL
City of Orange
Orange Public Library Board of Trustees
November 15, 2021
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER -
Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:29 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chair Martinez.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Martinez, Huber, Calvert, and Valencia
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of ineeting minutes of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees for the
October 18, 2021 Regular Meeting.
A motion was made by Trustee Valencia, seconded by Vice Chair Huber, to approve
the October 18, 2021 minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aves: Martinez, Calvert, Valencia, and Huber
Noes: None
Absent: None
4. STAFF PRESENTATION
Adult Services staff members Sarah Landreth and Melody Sawyer presented on
marketing & social media processes. Marketing includes creating digital and print
content for the Library as a whole. Including signage (inside and outside of the library)
LED displays, Kiosk displays, and Social Media (Instagram and Facebook).
5. FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT
Friends representative Christine Huard-Spencer provided the following updates: Since
re-opening in April the revenue continues to increase. They continue to get new
volunteers and lots of book donations. The bookstore is open Saturdays now.
6. ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT
Foundation Executive Director Lynn-Marie Frediani discussed upcoming fundraising
events and programs, including a new board member, Steve Freeman. The Gala is set
for March 20, 2022 "Full STEAM Ahead" and will be held at the Library. The Library
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Board will donate a basket (or other item) for the auction. All auction items are needed
by end of February.
7. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7.1 Updates
Assistant Director Amy Harpster reported on current events at the Library, including
personnel updates, programs, funding and donations, extending library service hours
at all locations, and implementing automatic renewals in January. They are also
working on eliminating fines in the new year.
7.2 Financial Report
Financial Report: October 2021
The LBOT Financial Report was Received and filed.
8. BOARD REPORTS
8.1 Reports from Chair
Chair Martinez met with Dr. Kosher at Chapman University who runs the Thompson
Institute for disabilities. They donated a signed book to the Library by Megan
Bomgaars, Born to Sparkle. Chair Martinez will be contacting the Orange Unified
School District to discuss meeting at the Library.
8.2 Reports from Trustees
None.
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. NEW BUSINESS
None.
10.1 Heritage Days 12/4/2021
The Library is preparing for their first Heritage Days.
10.2 Tree Lighting 12/5/2021
The Board plans to attend this event as guests. They will not be participating in the
Pop-Up-Library.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. The December 20, 2021 meeting is cancelled, the next
Regular Meeting ,is Monday, January 24, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at the EI Modena Branch
Library.
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DAVE CURTIS, LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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