Library 2025/02/10ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION
Central Library
500 w. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
DATE/TIME
February 10, 2025
4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on February 6, 2025; the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Linda Newby at 4:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Rose Chen, Jackie Filbeck, Linda Newby, Elia Renteria-Garcia
ABSENT: Michelle Dang
STAFF: Alessandra Gonzalez — Communications Specialist II, Jennifer Foxx — Management
Assistant II
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The January sale made
$253.60; the next sale is February 21, 2025. The Friends have purchased their table for the APL
Foundation Mystery Author's Luncheon. They are always looking for new members,
membership prices are $5.00 annually or $100.00 for a lifetime membership.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: In 2024 they volunteered 3,805 hours,
surpassing last year's total. FOCAL is comprised of a small hard-working group of women.
They have purchased their table for the APL Foundation Mystery Author's Luncheon and are
looking forward to helping raise funds for Anaheim Public Library. The next Flash Sale is
February 14-15, 2025.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Mystery Author's Luncheon is
Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
D. COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 13, 2025, MEETING: The minutes were
approved as presented.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES AT ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY: New
communication devices have been introduced at the Library as part of the Accessibility Initiative
to better serve our Deaf/Hard of Hearing patrons. Alessandra recognized the Kiwanis Club of
Greater Anaheim, Anaheim Public Library Foundation, Rotary Club of Anaheim, and the
Friends of the Anaheim Public Library for funding the communication devices, and collectively
the APL Accessibility Initiative. In addition, APL is now offering American Sign Language
Classes through the application ASLdeafined. Anaheim is the first public library in California to
offer this service.
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B. LIBRARY BOARD AD IN ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION MYSTERY
AUTHOR'S LUNCHEON PROGRAM: The Library Board Members will sponsor the inside
front cover of the program.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: None.
B. BUDGET: Planning for the 2025/26 Fiscal Year budget continues.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. STATISTICS: None.
B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: None.
C. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: Linda
recognized Lisa Sternberg for the Pancakes and Pajamas event at the East Anaheim Branch
Library.
VII. BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER JACKIE FILBECK: Attended the City Council recognition of the Creative Writing
Contest winners and appreciates that the students are recognized in this way. Jackie noted that
Jefferson Elementary School was appreciative of the Korean language book donation.
MEMBER ELIA RENTERIA-GARCIA: Appreciated the fast response in fixing the link to the
online calendar as she is posting library events on her social media accounts.
VICE CHAIR ROSE CHEN: Thanked staff for responding quickly to the request to have the
exterior of Haskett Branch Library cleaned.
CHAIR LINDA NEWBY: Recognized the previously awarded grant for $300,000 by
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk -Silva for the Haskett Makerspace. She also suggested using flyers
advertising upcoming programs to wrap the hold books in.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be March 10, 2025, at the Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Newby adjourned the meeting at 4:56 p.m.