Library 2025/04/14ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION
Central Library
500 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
DATE/TIME
April 14, 2025
4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on April 9, 2025; the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Linda Newby at 4:32 p.m.
PRESENT: Rose Chen, Michelle Dang, Jackie Filbeck, Linda Newby, Elia Renteria-Garcia
STAFF: Audrey Lujan — City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx — Management Assistant II,
Marisa Timothy — PT Library Assistant
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The February sale made
$303.50, and they are excited to have a special two-day sale on April 18th and 19th. They will
be donating some of their unsold books to Grandma's House of Hope. Local volunteers will be
assisting the Friends with online book sales to raise programming funds for Haskett, Sunkist,
and Euclid Branches. The Friends welcomed new Board Member Alexa Magdaleno. They
thanked the APL Foundation for another wonderful Mystery Authors Luncheon and Community
Services for the Volunteer Luncheon where Bonne Stevens, Treasurer, accepted an award on
behalf of the Friends.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: The next Flash Sale is April 25th and 26th,
2025. They are always looking for more books, collectibles, and jewelry to sell. The Friends
purchased a table of ten for the APL Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Mystery Author's Luncheon
was held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
D. COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 2025, MEETING: The minutes were approved
as presented.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. CREATIVE DESIGN AND SPACE UTILIZATION OF APL FACILITIES: Marisa Timothy
presented recent space improvements and redesigns that provide inspiring and nurturing
community spaces. These redesigns are funded by grants and donations.
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V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: AnaCon was held on April 12, 2025, at the Central Library.
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: The
Board appreciates the Library staff's creativity and the pride they take in their work.
VII. BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER JACKIE FILBECK: Thanked Scott Fretwell and Audrey for their assistance in procuring
additional classic books at the Library. She enjoyed attending the Anaheim Public Library
Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon. Jackie appreciated that the Library was represented at the
Resource Fair.
MEMBER ELIA RENTERIA-GARCIA: Attended and enjoyed the Anaheim Public Library
Foundation Mystery Authors Luncheon. An attendee at her table was so impressed with what the
Library offers, that he wants to volunteer.
MEMBER MICHELLE DANG: Appreciates that Audrey encourages creativity among Library staff.
VICE CHAIR ROSE CHEN: Enjoyed the Foundation's Mystery Authors Luncheon. She brought a
first-time guest who is excited to return again next year.
CHAIR LINDA NEWBY: Enjoyed the Mystery Authors Luncheon and appreciates the amount of
time and effort that goes into the event.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be May 12, 2025, at the Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Newby adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m.