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Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, March 18, 2021 4:30 p.m.
Location: Library Conference Room, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
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COVID-19
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Barbara Delphey, Chair
Janet HasBrouck, Chair Pro-Tempore
Miriam Carter, Trustee
Alice Wang, Trustee
Elizabeth Renfrew, Trustee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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unless waived by the Library Board. Under the Brown Act, the Library Board is prohibited from
discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may
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REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Item
a. Director’s Update
b. Monthly Statistical Report: February 2021
c. Monthly Report Narrative: February 2021
d. Financial Report: February 2021
e. COVID-19 Updates
f. Staff Update
g. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
h. Staff Reports to Council
Seaver Trust Donation
新型冠状病毒（COVID-19）
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能力。对于希望以虚拟形式参加会议的公众，会议将通过电话会议形式召开。
设立了一条会议专线，允许公众通过电话旁听会议。但仅限通过电子邮件接受公众评论意
见。
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i. Flyers/articles/posters/attachments
Children’s Room March 2021 Calendar
APL 2021 Family Reading Program
Seuss Storycraft
2021 Bookmark Contest
Save the Date Arcadia Public Library Summer Reading Program
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by
one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Library
Board, staff, or public request that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion and action.
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2021
Recommended action: Approve
ADJOURNMENT
The Library Board will adjourn this meeting to April 15, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference Room
of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
February Fiscal Year to Date Febraury February Average
2021 2020-21 2019-20 2020 2019 2018-20
CIRCULATION
Gate count 0 0 309,259 35,865 36,733 24,199
* Circulation 15,016 137,269 612,925 70,691 69,359 51,689
Adult 2,367 19,830 98,514 11,490 12,525 8,794
Teen 427 3,769 15,595 1,811 1,698 1,312
Juvenile 6,007 49,505 275,684 31,736 32,835 23,526
Digital Collection 6,183 54,592 39,288 4,107 3,897 4,729
In-House Use check-ins 32 9,573 185,056 21,547 18,404 13,328
Express Check 15 406 166,868 19,422 14,818 11,418
Registrations 105 1,084 2,486 279 228 204
Overdues 23 350 1,722 196 171 130
Reserves 6,991 55,804 10,814 1,238 1,016 3,082
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Materials cataloged 964 7,009 8,200 1,181 1,077 1,074
Materials discarded 477 11,882 15,021 1,146 1,782 1,135
Interlibrary loan (ILL) 0 0 319 37 51 29
Bindery 13 112 233 54 18 28
Serials Processed 411 3,083 3,342 368 354 378
ADULT SERVICES
Reference questions 1,213 11,661 22,369 2,498 3,240 2,317
Total Reference 654 6,808 11,180 1,225 1,650 1,176
Total Other 559 4,853 11,189 1,273 1,590 1,141
Adult Programs (virtual) 4 39 116 17 16 12
Views 559 2,723 2,330 283 363 402
Teen Programs (virtual)1 13 67 10 13 8
Views 272 1,184 4,603 395 333 333
24/7 Reference email 53 455 2,227 284 257 198
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Reference questions 165 1,792 17,200 2,073 2,218 1,485
Total Reference 110 1,191 12,287 1,531 1,728 1,123
Total Other 55 591 4,913 542 490 362
Special programs (virtual)6 59 72 8 7 7
Views 405 1,140 3,784 282 301 329
Storytime/Class Visits/Scouts 6 48 103 13 16 12
Views 149 692 5,130 481 634 421
STATISTICS
Volunteer Hours 113 571 5,034 659 685 486
Website Visits 7,788 66,235 28,935 5,453 4,414
Other Service Point questions 693 7,153 11,425 1,327 2,175 1,398
REVENUES
Fines & Fees 505.00$ 6,203.95$ 27,444.23$ 3,714.74$ 3,985.80$ 2,735.18$
Auditorium -$ -$ 6,225.00$ -$ 80.00$ 26.67$
Lost books 158.04$ 690.23$ 4,332.78$ 510.17$ 1,026.43$ 564.88$
ECC Registrations -$ -$ 2,320.00$ 120.00$ 40.00$
Gifts & grants 5,500.00$ 24,971.18$ 79,386.06$ 6,065.00$ 2,700.00$ 4,755.00$
Passport Services 3,745.00$ 11,509.05$ 45,860.00$ 7,295.00$ 8,940.00$ 6,660.00$
Total 9,908.04$ 43,374.41$ 165,568.07$ 17,704.91$ 16,732.23$ 14,781.73$
Development
Administration
Arcadia Public Library
Monthly Statistical Report
Fiscal Year 2020-21
Information & Materials
Management
Program & Collection
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONTHLY REPORT – FEBRUARY 2021
Highlights: Staff has been exploring ways to improve internal efficiency and effectiveness,
especially ways to streamline the front door pick-up system. The Library would like to resume
email notifications as the primary method of notifying patrons of hold requests and then have
patrons call to set up an appointment for pickup. There are software packages that would allow
patrons to schedule their own pickup, once notified by email. Emails bouncing back to the Library
created a problem for Account Services, but the issue was largely resolved in late fall: instead of
4,000 emails and text messages bouncing back, there were only 900 in November. Of those 900,
about 70% were due to SMS issues, disconnected or changed phone numbers, or defunct emails.
The remaining 30%, about 10% of the overall number of notifications sent, tend to be good email
addresses, so staff manually corrects the problem and adds the address back into the system.
Once the email glitch is mostly solved, staff can move away from spending large amounts of their
time on calling patrons for hold pickups and can then devote time to a much-needed inventory of
the collection. It has been over 25 years since the collection has been inventoried. This would
further clean up the library’s catalog, readying it for the RFID project, scheduled for next fiscal
year. Staff reviewed the Library and Museum’s mid-year budget and has begun work on the
budget preparations for FY2021-2022. Covid-19 continues to keep the Library building closed to
the public. Those 65 years and over have begun getting vaccines and the rest of the staff are
looking forward to the opening of Tier 1B to City employees.
Adult Programs, Classes, Technology Literacy, and Events: Adult Recess aired at the
beginning of the month and demonstrated how to weave friendship bracelets. Craft kits were
provided for interested patrons. A Learning Lab geared to small businesses was taught in mid-
February. Students learned how to utilize social media scheduling tools to improve their content,
post regularly, and access analytics. That same week, the online edition of the International Film
Program opened. Patrons were encouraged to watch The King of Masks through Kanopy, an
eResource available for free to the public. The experience was rounded out with thought-
provoking questions that viewers might discuss with their friends and family. Two software
microlessons were shared in February: Google Calendar Daily Agenda and Scheduling Facebook
& Instagram Posts. Viewers were directed to learn more by visiting the Library’s Learning Lab
LibGuide and attending future Learning Lab classes. Bad Blood: Secrets & Lies in a Silicon Valley
Startup by John Carreyrou was discussed during the February session of
Bookish, the monthly book discussion group.
Teen Programing: Make-it or Bake-it featured a de-stress kit for the
February craft, a timely program considering the high stress levels of our
teens. Students were provided with the supplies to make a mini Zen garden,
bubble wrap to pop when stressed, and a coloring bookmark which included
February Activity
Front Door Pick-Ups: 2,025
Physical Items Checked Out: 8,301
eBooks/Audiobooks/Magazines Downloaded: 4,107
Virtual Programs/Attendance: 17/1,385
Passports Issued: 89
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recommended mental wellness books and resources. The kit was advertised on the Arcadia High
School app. Our local high school students responded with enthusiasm, requesting 36 kits.
Children’s Programming and Services: Children’s Services acquired Dial-A-Story, a new
subscription service in which patrons phone a local number and listen to stories read by Library
staff. Dial-A-Story provides increased accessibility to fun and engaging stories for families who
may not have a Library card, who may have limited access to the Internet, or who want to grow a
child’s listening skills and imagination. Nine third through eighth graders participated in the
Funology LIVE! program hosted by Library Technician, Linda Dang, and
learned how to make tissue paper flowers. The Children’s Librarian
prepared and hosted three StoryCraft programs in celebration of
Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and Black History Month. For each
program families picked up a craft kit from the Library then tuned into
the Library’s YouTube channel to view a pre-recorded read aloud and
craft demonstration. The three recorded programs garnered 385 views
on the Library’s YouTube Channel and 649 craft kits were distributed
throughout the month. Four virtual storytimes were offered in February,
including a Toddler Storytime program which elicited 58 views on Facebook Premiere and 13 on
the Library’s YouTube Channel.
Customer Service: All ordered tax forms arrived in February. Library patrons were extremely
appreciative of the continued effort to make these forms available. Both individual and employer
tax forms were made available to patrons. Account Services staff processed 6,991 holds, less
than the previous month due to a shorter month, Chinese New Year, and the President’s Day
holiday closure. The Library hosted 2,025 front door pick-ups. The Friends of the Library pop-up
Book Store resumed once again and is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10
a.m. until 4 p.m.
Collections: Cataloging and Acquisitions staff continued work on several database maintenance
projects. These are part of the routine work to keep our
databases/catalog up-to-date, consistent, and error-free. Making the
Library’s collections easier to access is always a goal: the projects to
label cozy mysteries, update the Kanopy movie database, and
improve magazines’ cataloging continues. In addition, Children’s
overflow collections, that were placed in the middle of the library, have
been moved and placed on tables in the Children’s room. Children’s
graphic novels have now been organized by author! Previously they
were organized by book title. The most popular item in the Adult collection this month was The
Searcher, by Tana French. The most popular title in the Children’s collection this month was the
graphic novel Claudia and the New Girl, by Ann M. Martin; while for teens, the top title was The
One, by Kiera Cass.
Facilities and Technology: The Library now offers remote, contactless printing to patrons.
Patrons have three options to send in their prints: By a PC, a smartphone, or by using a direct
link to the new Printer-On service. Patrons arrange pickup and payment details with the Tech
Aides. Ten jobs were printed last month. The online credit card processing system processed 245
transactions last month, representing 92% of all credit card transactions made on Koha. Staff
continues to update the library website pages to conform with the city standards for a compact
design.
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Staff and Training: The application period for the full-time Technician recruitment ended and
testing dates have been set for March 10 and 11. Staff attended training programs on serving
“Pandemic-Fatigued Customers,” a US Census “partner appreciation and data resources
preview” meeting, and a webinar on using email notifications to engage customers.
Community Outreach/Collaboration/Volunteers: Staff attended the monthly Coordinating
Council meeting, the Chamber of Commerce’s Rise and Shine breakfast, the AUSD PTA Council
and Arcadia High School’s PTA meetings, two meetings with staff from the City’s Recreation
Department, and the City Manager’s State of the City address. Staff also worked with the Arcadia
Civic Youth Committee (ACYC) to determine if a clothes drive would be feasible at the Library.
Staff also met with Boy Scout Troop 111 to look at potential projects that could help the Library.
both projects are pending additional meetings. Two
Camino Grove first grade classes joined the Children’s
staff for virtual class visits and listened to stories written
and illustrated by children’s author, Jez Alborough.
Adult Services staff met with Assistant Principal,
Michele Lew, which led to a collaboration with the
Arcadia High School Developer Team. The Developer
Team was happy to add the Library’s teen programs to
the school’s Arcadia High Mobile app. The collaboration
proved beneficial when the de-stress kits were advertised on the app and students began to
immediately register. Children’s staff continued to attend the "Building Equity Based Summers
through California Libraries and Communities” forum on a regular basis.
Marketing and Publicity: Staff sent their submissions to the City and Friends of the Library
newsletters and prepared their graphics for the summer issue of the Peacock Buzz in February.
Social media continues to be a major tool for Library information and publicity. Through the staff’s
hard work, the Library’s Facebook account has 1,468 followers; Twitter has 568 followers;
Instagram has 1,009 followers, and YouTube has 84 subscribers. On a historical note, a local
history post was made on social media, sharing a little background on the location of the soon-to-
open Le Meridien Hotel. In this 1940s photo, owner, curator, and millionaire William Parker Lyon
is shown at the main entrance of his Pony Express Museum,
a museum dedicated to the pioneers of the old American West.
The museum came to Arcadia in 1935, located on a 6-acre lot
on Huntington Drive at Colorado Place. Dr. Lyon had amassed
a fascinating collection of old west relics, including a bullet-
scarred frontier saloon, a fully equipped Wells Fargo and
Company office, stagecoaches, guns, chamber pots,
horseshoes, rare postage stamps, and gold dust scales. He
even operated a narrow-gauge locomotive on a 240-foot long
railroad built by a Union Pacific crew. Lyon died in 1949, and
in 1955, the museum collection was sold to Harrah’s of Reno,
Nevada, and then later to firearms collector Greg Martin.
Sadly, the collection would stay intact only until 1986, when it
was auctioned off by Butterfield & Butterfield. After the Pony
Express Museum left in 1955, the site was occupied by the Flamingo Hotel/Ramada Inn (1955-
1984); and reopened as Santa Anita Inn on February 8, 1986. Le Meridien, part of the Marriott
hotel chain, broke ground in June 2018 and will be opening this year.
DATE: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director Library & Museum Services
Prepared by Pat Smith, Library Services Manager
SUBJECT: DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM THE RICHARD C.
SEAVER ’78 TRUST FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS FOR THE
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Recommendation: Accept
SUMMARY
The Richard C. Seaver ’78 Trust wishes to donate $5,000 to the Arcadia Public Library,
specifically requesting that this donation be used for the purchase of books. Pursuant to
City policy, any donation of $1,000 or more shall be approved by the City Council. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the donation.
DISCUSSION
The Richard C. Seaver ’78 Trust has offered a $5,000 donation to the Arcadia Public
Library specifically for the purchase of new books for the Adult collection. New books are
among the most sought after and popular items in the Library’s collection. Generous cash
donations such as this help the Library increase the number of new books available to
the citizens of Arcadia beyond the current capacity of the City’s General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Library’s collection is enhanced by the additional $5,000 of new materials that will be
enjoyed by the public.
Donation of $5,000 from the Richard C. Seaver ’78 Trust
March 2, 2021
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a
project and is therefore, exempt under, the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”); and accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Richard C. Seaver ’78
Trust for the purchase of books for the Arcadia Public Library.
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10 -11 am:
Priority registration
for Arcadia residents.
Proof of residency
required.
11 am onward:
Open registration
Annual Bookmark
Contest Begins
Sign-ups
for March
Book Buddies &
Berenstain Bears
Virtual Book Party
Pre-Recorded Program
Seuss StoryCraft
2—8 years
2:00 pm
Library Closed
Sign-ups
for March
Funology LIVE!
10 -11 am:
Priority registration
for Arcadia residents.
Proof of residency
required.
11 am onward:
Open registration
Live Program
Virtual Book Buddies*
Ages 5 and 6 years
5:00 pm
*Registration required
Library Closed
Pre-Recorded Program
Family Storytime
Adventures
2—8 years
10:15 am
Live Program
Berenstain Bears
Virtual Book Party
5—8 years
2:00 pm
*Registration required
Library Closed
Family Reading
Program Begins
Pre-Recorded Program
Family Storytime
Adventures
2—8 years
10:15 am
Live Program
Virtual Book Buddies*
Ages 5 and 6 years
5:00 pm
*Registration required
Live Program
Funology LIVE!*
Newspaper Planters
3rd—8th grades
2:00 pm
*Registration required
Library Closed
Pre-Recorded Program
Toddler Storytime
24—47 months
10:15 am
Pre-Recorded Program
Family Storytime
Adventures
2—8 years
10:15 am
Arcadia Public Library - Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room M A R C H 2 0 2 1
Photo Release: All participants in Library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for Library promotional purposes. Notify Library
staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
Our thanks to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for providing funding for our programs, events, and classes.
PLEASE NOTE
The Library is currently closed to the public and in-person
programming has been cancelled into the foreseeable future.
The children’s events listed on this calendar will be
provided in a virtual format. Please visit the
Library’s online Events Calendar for more information.
ONLINE STORYTIMES
Please Note: Storytimes are pre-recorded, unless
otherwise indicated. Visit the Library’s online
Events Calendar for links to the programs.
Family Storytime Adventures — 2 to 8 years
Wednesdays at 10:15 am
March 17, 24, & 31, 2021
Toddler Storytime on Facebook Premiere — 24 to 47 months
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10:15 am
Join us for a pre-recorded storytime with a craft
demonstration, just right for toddlers. A limited supply
of program craft kits will be available for pick-up,
while supplies last, at the Library’s front entrance
beginning Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
No pick-up appointment needed.
Craft Kit Pick-Up Hours:
Monday—Thursday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday—Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
VIRTUAL BOOK BUDDIES
Designed especially for kids ages 5 and 6 years old.
Listen to fun stories read aloud by the Assisteens, an
auxiliary of the Assistance League of Arcadia.
This is a live program hosted via Zoom.com.
MARCH SESSIONS
Thursday, March 11; 5:00 pm (ages 5 and 6 years)
Thursday, March 25; 5:00 pm (ages 5 and 6 years)
March sign-ups begin Monday, March 1, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: Priority registration, for Arcadia
residents, by phone. Must provide proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone.
Please phone 626-821-5566 to register.
TWEEN AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM
Funology LIVE!
For 3rd — 8th grades
Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Don’t miss this virtual live hands-on exploratory
crafting program designed especially for 3rd to 8th graders.
This month, there will be a demonstration of how to make
newspaper planters. This program will be hosted
on Zoom.com and registration is required.
Sign-ups begin Monday, March 8, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: Priority registration for Arcadia
residents by phone. Proof of residency required.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone.
Please phone 626-821-5566 to register.
March 2021 Calendar of VIRTUAL Events
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Annual Bookmark Contest
For ages 3 – 14 years
Monday, March 1, 2021 – Saturday, April 17, 2021
Whose bookmark will be selected for the
Arcadia Public Library’s Bookmark Contest?
It could be yours! Visit the Library’s front entrance or
the Youth Services webpage, beginning Monday, March 1,
to access an entry form. All bookmark contest entry forms
must be submitted to the Library no later than
Saturday, April 17, 2021 before 5:00 pm.
Seuss StoryCraft
For ages 2 – 8 years
Saturday, March 6, 2021; 2:00 pm
Happy birthday, Dr. Seuss! Grab a free craft packet
from the Library then tune into a pre-recorded StoryCraft
program with a Seuss read aloud and craft demonstration
to celebrate. A limited supply of StoryCraft packets will be
available for pickup, while supplies last, at the Library’s
front entrance, beginning Monday, March 1, 2021.
No pick-up appointment needed.
Craft Kit Pick-Up Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
And there’s more…Check out a book written by Dr. Seuss
from the Arcadia Public Library between Monday, March 1
and Saturday, March 6. Find a randomly placed
Cat in the Hat ticket inside the book and you will
win a free Dr. Seuss book!
Berenstain Bears Virtual Book Party
For ages 5 – 8 years
Saturday, March 20, 2021; 2:00 pm
It’s the start of Spring and what a wonderful time to
celebrate our favorite family – The Berenstain Bears!
Join the Bear Country fun with some interactive activities and
a beary cool craft. This program will be hosted on Zoom.com
and registration is required as space is limited.
Sign-ups begin Monday, March 1, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: Priority registration, for Arcadia
residents, by phone. Must provide proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone.
Please phone 626-821-5566 to register.
Family Reading Program
Monday, March 22, 2021 – Saturday, May 1, 2021
Kids, teens, and adults may register online for the
Library’s Family Reading Program, then read and log
up to 25 book titles to earn VIRTUAL badges. There will be
weekly prize drawings for kids. And kid, teen, and adult
participants who earn at least one VIRTUAL badge will
automatically be entered into a grand prize drawing
for one of five $25 Amazon gift cards. Register online
beginning Monday, March 22, 2021 using the link on the
Library’s website – www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library.
Arcadia Public Library • Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room
20 West Duarte Road ~ 626-821-5566
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
Arcadia Public Library • 20 West Duarte Road • Arcadia, CA 91006
626-821-5566 • http://www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
Monday—Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sunday: Closed
Kids, teens, and adults may register online for the reading program, using the Arcadia
Public Library’s “Family Reading Program” database.
Registrants may read and log up to 25 book titles to earn VIRTUAL badges.
Books read aloud to younger children or during a family read aloud count too! Those
books must be logged into the database.
There will be weekly prize drawings for kid participants up to age 14 years.
Kid, teen, and adult participants who have earned at least one VIRTUAL badge will
be automatically entered into a grand prize drawing for one of five $25 Amazon gift
cards.
All reading and logging must by completed by Saturday, May 1, 2021. Grand prize
winners will be contacted by Friday, May 8, 2021.
Readers may access a host of great digital books through TumbleBook Library,
OverDrive, or Gale eBooks. All are available on the Library’s website from the
“eBooks and More” webpage.
Register online using the “Family Reading Program” link on the
Arcadia Public Library’s website at http://www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
beginning Monday, March 22, 2021.
Arcadia Public Library • 20 West Duarte Road • Arcadia, CA 91006
626-821-5566 • www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
• Visit the Library’s front entrance or Youth Services webpage to access
an entry form, beginning Monday, March 1, 2021.
• Design an original bookmark using the theme “Reading Colors Your
World”.
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All participants in Library programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for
Library promotional purposes. Notify Library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTESS
THURSDAY, February 18, 2021
NOTE: As part of the City of Arcadia’s COVID-19 transmission mitigation efforts, and in
accordance with California Executive Order N-25-20 suspending some terms of the Brown Act,
this meeting was conducted virtually by teleconference.
CALL TO ORDER – Chair Barbara Delphey called the meeting to order at 4:36 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Trustee Carter
ROLL CALL: Chair Barbara Delphey; Trustees Miriam Carter, Janet HasBrouck, Elizabeth
Renfrew; Councilmember Paul Cheng (City Council Liaison); Director of Library &
Museum Services Darlene Bradley (Secretary); Library Services Managers Roger
Hiles and Pat Smith.
ABSENT – Trustee Wang
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS: Trustee Renfrew reported that the outside
book sale reopened last week and made $120. The outside sale is open 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday. Children’s books are very popular. Friends newsletters were sent out in
mid-February. Letters are going out to members who did not rejoin, which is a very small group
as most are rejoining. Applications are available at outdoor book sale. Trustee Carter reported
that she enjoyed the recent Book Discussion Group and the Adult Recess; she’s also enjoyed the
Children’s crafts. Chair Delphey attended the Arcadia Chinese Association Gala and was
impressed with what they’ve accomplished. She also cited a recent “Ask Amy” column which
praised Libraries’ service during the COVID pandemic. Councilman Cheng described the City’s
efforts to help local homeless with “tiny” houses and the weekly homeless services hub at the Par
3 Golf course, as well as other efforts locally. Trustee HasBrouck asked for guidance with the
“Form 700 Economic Interest” questionnaire. The Director responded to her questions by
reviewing the purpose and guidelines. The Board also had questions about summer reading
programs and required summer reading lists assigned by the local schools.
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items
Director’s Update: City Council passed a “no camping” ordinance Tuesday night, which limits
where people can camp. Camping will not be allowed at the Library and Museum. The Director
also described the hub’s services to the homeless and let the Board know they can arrange a
tour. The Library is in continuing services curbside and virtually at this time and probably will not
reopen the building this fiscal year. Vacant positions have been frozen so reopening would be
difficult without reducing hours. Children’s staff are concerned about the lack of reading at home
and is planning on increasing outreach to the public. She described the Library’s efforts to promote
reading, including the Spring Reading Program.
Monthly Statistical Report: January 2021: The Director reviewed how statistics are gathered
and itemized usage statistics for the Library’s databases and other online resources.
Monthly Report Narrative: January 2021: Trustee Renfrew commented on the book returned
after 45 years and praised the new PrinterOn remote printing service. Trustee HasBrouck noted
that she had attended and enjoyed a recent Learning Lab on “Productivity Apps and Hacks.” The
Trustees discussed the Book Buddies program and how beneficial it is for the community. They
discussed the new Le Meridien hotel and the statue of Anita Baldwin. Board members inquired
about the status of the Technician recruitment: The Director updated them on the hiring process
and described the position’s duties.
Financial Report: January 2021: The Director discussed the fuel and maintenance budget for
the City car and defined longevity pay for the Board.
Staff Update: No changes to report. The Director discussed staff morale with the Board. Lack of
connection is challenging as staff is not able to meet in person. Staff regularly meet virtually and
the “all staff” meetings resumed once again in January using the Microsoft Teams app. Staff stay
motivated by continuing to provide new and innovative ways to serve the community. The City
Manager hosted a box lunch and State of the City event for the staff.
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage: The Museum will be given a special award at the March PTA
Council meeting. The Museum is hosting a virtual Personal Collections exhibit and a Day of
Remembrance for the Santa Anita Relocation Center, as well as a volunteer teen and adult game
night. The staff are also preparing give-away kits for children. These kits focus on a time period
in history and tie it in with local Arcadia history.
Flyers/articles/posters/attachments: The Board reviewed the attached flyers and commented
on the historical photo of the owner of the Pony Express Museum. The Director explained the
“Read to Grow” kits: they have been very positively received. The Board would like to see one of
the kits when possible. The Director also asked the Board to refer teens who are struggling with
stress to Adult and Teen Services’ new teen “Stress Kits.”
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2021
Recommended action: Approve
The motion to accept the Minutes of January 21, 2021, as written was moved by Trustee
HasBrouck, seconded by Trustee Renfrew, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Chair Delphey, Trustees Carter, HasBrouck
NOES: None
ABSENT: Trustee Wang
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Delphey adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. to March 18, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
Approved:
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Barbara Delphey, Chair Darlene Bradley, Secretary
Minutes prepared by: Pat Smith