Library 2026/07/13ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINT TTES
MEETING LOCATION
Central Library
500 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
DATE/TIME
July 13, 2026
4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on July 9, 2026, the regular meeting of the Anaheim
Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Jackie Filbeck at 4:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Jessica Chesebro, Jackie Filbeck, Elia Renteria-Garcia, Amanda Wortman,
Billie Joe Wright
STAFF: Audrey Lujan — City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx — Management Assistant II,
Donald Hilliard — Library Technology Systems Administrator
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. ADMINISTER OATH TO LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS JESSICA CHESEBRO AND
BILLIE JOE WRIGHT: The Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Office and
Employees was administered to Jessica Chesebro and Billie Joe Wright.
B. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The June book sale made
over $543.00. Their next sale is July 17, 2026. The Friends are sponsoring refreshments for
the Patriotic Celebration by NOCE's Chime Choir at Central Library on July 18, 2026.
They were awarded a $1,000 grant from Stater Brothers. Several of the Friends signed up
for the adult Summer Reading Program, and they would like to see more prizes offered for
adults.
C. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: They were featured in the new Anaheim
Hills News Magazine. Their Facebook page has 667 followers. The next Flash Sale is July
27-28, 2026.
D. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: They granted $80,000 in
funding requests for programs for the Library for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The Board will
explore additional fundraising opportunities.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2026, MEETING: The minutes were approved as
presented.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. AESD READING CHALLENGE PARTNERSHIP DATA: Donald Hilliard shared the
baseline statistics for Anaheim Public Library usage from Anaheim Elementary School
District students. These statistics will serve as the baseline to measure the effectiveness of
the Reading Challenge Partnership that will begin in the new school year.
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B. ELECTION OF CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Jackie
Filbeck as Chair of the Library Board for a term through July 2027.
MIS: ER/AW, 5 ayes.
C. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect
Amanda Wortman as Vice Chair of the Library Board for a term through July 2027.
MIS: ERBJW, 5 ayes.
D. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION
OF THE LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PER ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 908: The Library Board will consider what
the report should focus on.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• The APL/Public Works Anti -Litter Initiative has been successful. Public Works is
sponsoring many of the Summer Reading Programs, including the Big Vehicle Petting
Zoo that was hosted at several APL locations. They also purchased book bags, and other
prizes as reading incentives for patrons.
B. BUDGET: The Library is receiving additional funding from the City for the Haskett Branch
Library roof, Sunkist Branch Library HVAC, and a loan to purchase RFID Tags.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. STATISTIC SANFOGRAPHIC S/ACTIVITY REPORTS: None.
VII. BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER ELIA RENTERIA-GARCIA: None.
MEMBER AMANDA WORTMAN: Reported that the Asylum Reading Ward Book Club has grown
to almost 30 people.
MEMBER BILLIE JOE WRIGHT: Thanked the staff for being so welcoming and informative. He
looks forward to working with everyone on the Board.
MEMBER JESSICA CHESEBRO: Echoed Billie Joe's comments.
MEMBER JACKIE FILBECK: Welcomed the new Board Members.
VIII, MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be August 10, 2026, at the Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Filbeck adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.