Library 2026/08/10ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library August 10, 2026
500 W. Broadway 4:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on August 6, 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, Billie Joe Wright
ABSENT: Elia Renteria-Garcia, Amanda Wortman
STAFF: Audrey Lujan — City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx — Management Assistant II,
Jon Andersen — Principal Librarian
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared a thank -you card from Public
Works staff for Mobile Library's participation in Public Works Family Day. A thank -you
note from a Council Aide to City Staff who worked in the emergency shelter in May during
the Garden Grove chemical leak was also shared.
B. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: No report.
C. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: No report.
D. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: No report.
Ii. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 2026, MEETING: The minutes were amended
under adjournment to reflect Chair Filbeck adjourned the meeting. The minutes were approved as
amended.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. 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: Library staff is gathering statistics to include in the
report.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APL/ALTRUSA/AESD/CESD CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT: Jon Andersen presented
the plans for the 12th Annual Creative Writing Project. The project is a contest for fourth -
grade students in the Anaheim Elementary School District as well as students in schools in
the Centralia Elementary School District that are located in the City of Anaheim.
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V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• This year's Summer Reading Program had an almost 45% increase in participation from
last year.
• The APL/Public Works Anti -Litter Initiative has been successful; students have been
enjoying earning activity badges for not only reading but for eco-friendly actions.
B. BUDGET: The Transient Occupancy Tax for June has exceeded projections.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. STATISTIC SANFOGRAPHIC S/ACTIVITY REPORTS: The Central Library report for
July will be included in the September Library Board Packet.
VII. BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER JESSICA CHESEBRO: Enjoyed the Aquarium of the Pacific program at Canyon Hills
Branch Library and was impressed with the organization of the event.
MEMBER BILLIE JOE WRIGHT: Appreciates the communication from Library staff highlighting
events and providing useful information.
MEMBER JACKIE FILBECK: Thanked Library staff for the information that is regularly provided
and for being so open to establishing partnerships. She attended the NOCE Partners in Chime
Concert and looks forward to the next one.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be September 14, 2026, at the Haskett Branch
Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Filbeck adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.