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Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:30 p.m.
Location: Library Conference Room, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Miriam Carter, Chair
Elizabeth Renfrew, Chair Pro-Tempore
Alice Wang, Trustee
Barbara Delphey, Trustee
Carlton Seaver, Trustee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may
automatically be referred to staff for appropriate response or action or may be placed on the agenda
of a future meeting.
REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Item
a. Director’s Update
b. Financial Report: FY 2020-21 YE Close; October 2021
c. Monthly Statistical Reports: October 2021
d. Monthly Report Narrative: October 2021
e. Trust Account Report – Friends of the Library
f. Staff Reports to City Council:
Yamada Enterprises for Phase II of New Furniture
g. Staff Update
h. COVID-19 Update
i. Policy Manual Update: Fines, Renewals
j. Holiday Celebration/Staff Cookies
k. Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage
l. Calendar of activities for Children Services: December 2021
m. Calendar of activities for Adult and Teen Services: November 2021
n. Flyers/articles/attachments
Brooklyn Library Already Knows How to Get Books Back Without Fines
https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/entry/the-brooklyn-public-library-knows-how-to-get-
books-back-without-fines
GetSetUp
o. Library Board Photo
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 October 21, 2021
Recommended action: Approve
ADJOURNMENT
The Library Board will adjourn this meeting to January 20,2022 at 4:30 p.m. in the Conference
Room of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
October Fiscal Year to Date October October Average
2021 2021-22 2020-21 2020 2019 2019-21
ACCOUNT SERVICES
Gate count 21,628 72,725 0 0 46,419 22,682
Circulation 41,025 165,467 72,900 18,385 81,908 47,106
Adult 7674 29,091 10,204 2,623 13,091 7,796
Teen 1284 5,979 1,971 481 1,881 1,215
Juvenile 24643 87,531 25,713 6,915 37,966 23,175
Digital Collection 4448 17,952 28,996 7,195 5,842 5,828
In-House Use check-ins 2976 24,914 6,016 1,171 23,128 9,092
Express Check 14,853 54,509 295 79 23,110 12,681
Registrations 353 1,275 624 136 347 279
Overdues 208 399 161 53 182 148
Reserves 1,839 8,692 27,254 8,388 1,649 3,959
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Materials cataloged 896 3,281 3,379 503 1,178 859
Materials discarded 1,009 4,758 7,397 2,079 1,382 1,490
Interlibrary loan (ILL) 23 106 0 0 42 22
Bindery 0 45 69 0 42 14
Serials Processed 418 1,742 1,618 408 430 419
ADULT SERVICES
Reference questions 2,439 9,134 5,390 1,425 3,054 2,306
Total Reference 1,287 4,827 3,255 866 1,484 1,212
Total Other 1,152 4,307 2,135 559 1,570 1,094
Adult Programs (virtual) 4 16 15 6 18 9
Views 663 1,198 820 287 340 430
Teen Programs (virtual)2573126
Views 100 498 347 184 762 349
24/7 Reference email 33 194 282 10 288 110
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Reference questions 1,993 5,968 1,109 272 1,955 1,407
Total Reference 1,438 4,385 718 222 1,355 1,005
Total Other 555 1,583 303 50 600 402
Special programs (virtual) 8 26 32 10 14 11
Views 131 457 421 218 751 367
Storytime/Class Visits/Scouts 10 23 22 9 22 14
Views 211 520 233 74 1,167 484
STATISTICS
Volunteer Hours 335 1,148 260 108 804 416
Website Visits 8,007 39,693 33,045 11,376 7,196 8,860
Other Service Point questions 1,406 4,565 4,414 1,118 2,044 1,497
REVENUES
*Fines & Fees 7,340.20 27,646.85$ 3,885.37$ 943.95$ 4,777.18$ 4,353.78$
Auditorium 0.00 -$ -$ -$ 625.00$ 208.33$
Lost books 405.96 1,397.61$ 456.46$ 211.77$ 691.30$ 436.34$
ECC Registrations 0.00 140.00$
Gifts & grants 0.00 2,075.89$ 19,231.18$ 4,000.00$ 20,000.00$ 8,000.00$
Passport Services 6,506.35 20,193.10$ -$ -$ 5,445.00$ 3,983.78$
Total 14,252.51$ 51,313.45$ 23,573.01$ 5,155.72$ 31,678.48$ 16,982.24$
Development
Administration
Arcadia Public Library
Monthly Statistical Report
Fiscal Year 2021-22
Information & Materials
Management
Program & Collection
* - $4995 LSTA Calif Revealed Grant reimb. (Museum)
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ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONTHLY REPORT – OCTOBER 2021
Highlights: October was a busy month, with many in-house and community activities including a
Friends of the Library Cookbook Sale, the Gilb Museum’s 20th Anniversary Open House, Arcadia
Historical Society Board meeting, the Arcadia Masonic Lodge unveiling of a new library and
museum event, and the participation of both Library and Museum in Downtown Arcadia’s
Spooktacular Haunting and Trick or Treat event. Staff also attended the monthly Woman’s Club
meeting, served on an interview panel for the Redondo Beach Public Library, and attended the
unveiling of the Anita Baldwin statue at the Le Meridian Hotel.
Adult Programs, Classes, Technology Literacy, and Events: Arcadia Eats premiered in
October in celebration of National Cookbook Month, and highlights the Library’s treasured
collection of cookbooks published in Arcadia by Arcadians. The program featured recipe videos
on the Library’s YouTube channel, an exhibit of historical local eateries at Arcadia Public Library
and Arcadia Community Center, a virtual exhibit, and vintage photos on our social media. Arcadia
Eats received almost 600 views! Adult Recess aired in early October featuring Hama Bead
Weaving. Craft kits were made available to adults who wanted hands-on experience. The final
Bookish discussion for 2021 was held at the end of October. In response to community
preferences, the program was once again held in a hybrid format. Olive the Lionheart, by Brad
Ricca, was discussed. October’s Learning Lab featured Local News with NewsBank. This three-
part class reviewed NewsBank basics, search tips and tricks, as well as information on how to
best navigate results. A microlesson was also shared on social media. The online edition of the
International Film Program aired on October 20. Patrons were encouraged to watch I Dream in
Another Language on Kanopy. The experience was rounded out with thought-provoking questions
that viewers might discuss with their friends and family. The Library was also the recipient of
several California State Library and Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC) grant
October Activity
Visitors: 21,628
Holds Processed: 1,836
Physical Items Checked Out: 34,686
eBooks/Audiobooks/Magazines Downloaded: 3,771
Programs/Attendance: 1,060*
Passports Issued: 156
*In-Person and Virtual
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opportunities. This included the database PressReader, which provides access to thousands of
newspapers including Los Angeles Times, The Washington Times, Chicago Sun Times, Mercury
News, The Guardian, Daily Mail, China Daily Global Weekly, China Press, Sin Chew Daily,
Oriental Daily News (HK), World Journal, Nanyang Siang Pau, The Korea Times, Dong-A llbo,
JoongAng llbo, and Korea JoongAng Daily, to name just a few newspapers available. Other e-
resources include GetSetUp, which offers classes for older adults, taught by older adults, on such
topics as technology, exercise, healthy cooking, meditation, dementia, resume writing, and
interviewing; LinkedIn Learning, which provides more than 17,000 professionally produced video
tutorials across a spectrum of topics; Niche Academy, which provides short training tutorials and
informational guides on library resources; and SkillShare which provides courses on graphic
design, entrepreneurship, marketing, and more. These are all very expensive resources and will
be available to the community for one year at no cost to the Library.
Teen Programing: Staff collaborated with the Wellness Center and Arcadia High School Library
to create and host Book Balance. This program hopes to help teens tackle mental health and
wellness topics through literature. (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, a compilation of 33 personal, short
stories, was discussed in October. Make-it or Bake-it aired at the end of the month: students
learned how to make a candy wreath.
Children’s Programming and Services: Over 900 children,
ages four to 12 years, registered for the annual In-N-Out Cover
to Cover program. Throughout the month participants read and
logged 9,492 books and redeemed 986 free burger gift cards.
Almost 60 children and family members took part in the four in-
person toddler and family story times in October.
To help manage attendance and provide a safe environment,
program registration was required, and the programs were
hosted outdoors on the Library’s west lawn. Over 300 Monster
Mash Storycraft kits were distributed to kids in kindergarten
through fifth grades. The kits contained two monster-themed
crafts and provided information to link to an accompanying read
aloud and craft demonstration recording which 75 people
viewed. Children’s Services also hosted three Middle Tuesday
programs, which offered various outdoor activities for middle
schoolers, including a challenge in which participants used
paper airplanes and hula hoops to play rounds of tic-tac-toe and
made their own slimy concoctions to kick-off Halloween.
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Customer Services: Account Services switched to another domain to provide notifications to
customers due to a high volume of bounced back emails and text notices from our City email
(circulation@arcadiaca.gov) This issue seems to have been caused by the multi-level security
the City has instituted. Email and text notices will now come from circulation@arcadialibrary.org.
As part of on-going efforts to improve the customer service provided to Library customers, staff
spent time testing and exploring various possibilities for providing grace periods and automatic
renewals for checked-out items, using various reports from ByWater, the contractor for the
Library’s integrated library system. The Information Systems team of three Computer Aides and
a Supervisor answered more than 225 computer/technical questions from patrons; assisted the
public with 911 public computer sessions, 597 print jobs, use of the Microfiche station, public
copiers, and the public Wi-Fi network. Passport Services resumed Friday hours and processed
156 passports in October. Checked out items are still being limited to 30 items per library card
and holds are still limited to five items per library card. Until the part-time vacancies are filled, the
Library continues implementing the temporary limit. There are still two part-time Technician
positions and two Aide positions that will be going out for recruitment soon.
Collections: Cataloging and Acquisitions reports that the magazine project has been completed,
with all titles getting updated records. Children’s magazines now have their own location. As
requested by Children’s Services, since the only items still having the location of Children’s Room
are nonfiction titles, a new location was created, Children’s Nonfiction, and staff moved over
22,000 records to the new location. The overhaul and standardization of locations, which involved
creating new locations and changing the public script to be consistent with our website and
signage has been completed. The most popular item in the Adult collection this month was Ye
Tian Zi, Di Yi Ji, by Yueguan. The most popular title in the Children’s collection was the graphic
novel Yo-kai Watch, by Noriyuki Konishi. For teens, the top title was the graphic novel Black
Clover, by Yūki Tabata.
Facilities and Technology: The Library staff restrooms will be undergoing emergency repairs in
the coming weeks: it became evident this month that water was leaking behind the tile wall. The
WiFi hotspots have been installed at the Library, specifically in the Jerry Broadwell Children’s
Room and the Cay Mortenson Auditorium, part of the Capital Improvement Projects on tap for
this year. Information Services continues to work with City IT on upgrading our Network
equipment. There were seven 3D print requests and Chromebooks circulated twice.
Staff and Training: Account Services Manager, Samantha Alba, is still on maternity leave and
plans to return in December. Adult Services staff attended PressReader, LinkedIn, Cousera, and
LearningExpress e-resources training. They also attended Workplace Violence Prevention
training, Successful Supervision training, and a Fine Free Coaching session. Administration staff
has started working with Human Resources to fill two half-time Library Technician positions.
Community Outreach/Collaboration/Volunteers: Eight Boy
Scouts assisted Children’s Services staff in packing up older
Summer Reading Program prizes, labelling boxes, and moving
the items to the Library basement for storage. Teen volunteers
from the Arcadia Assistance League took part in the Virtual
Book Buddies program and read stories aloud to 14 children.
One parent whose child participated in the program emailed
staff that her son “… has been enjoying the virtual book buddies
program and listening to all the books and activities”.
There were in-person class visits from Holly Avenue Elementary
School’s transitional kindergarteners and first graders as well as students from Arcadia High
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School. Children’s Services and Administration staff took part in the Spooktacular Haunting and
Trick or Treat event that took place in Downtown Arcadia and
distributed 300 informational bags and treats to attending children
and their families.
Adult Services staff attended the Arcadia High School PTSA meeting and a Southern California
Library Cooperative (SCLC) Technology Committee Special Meeting.
Marketing and Publicity: Children’s Services offered creative book displays on “Can we be
friends,” Dia de los Muertos, Earthquakes, and Fun with Paper Folding, in addition to a display
for Halloween. Adult Services used a fall theme to promote the Arcadia Eats program.
The number of users or followers of the Library’s social medica platforms continues to increase,
and the Library continues to post regularly on the City’s Discover Arcadia Twitter account.
DATE: November 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director of Library and Museum Services
SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER WITH YAMADA ENTERPRISES FOR PHASE II OF
NEW FURNITURE AND CHARGING SYSTEMS FOR THE ARCADIA
PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,798.43
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Yamada Enterprises to purchase 11 single-sided tables with wire
management to provide integrated device charging systems, and 11 side chairs for the
Arcadia Public Library’s Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room South Gallery in the amount of
$36,798.43. This is Phase II of an ongoing furniture replacement effort, so getting
matching furnishings is highly desirable.
Prices are based upon California Multiple Award Schedules (“CMAS”), which meet the
purchasing guidelines for the City. Sufficient funds are available in the City’s FY 2021-22
Equipment Acquisition Budget to purchase the items being requested.
BACKGROUND
In 2015, the Library conducted a Community Needs Assessment, and seating with
electronics charging capabilities was identified as one of the top three needs of the
Library. Staff developed a three-phase plan that would add 75 more seats for the public
throughout the Library. Phase I, approved and installed in 2019, replaced oversized study
carrells with no charging capabilities with wall-mounted tables that included USB charging
ports to accommodate laptop or tablet use.
The Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room South Gallery currently includes six study carrells
with 11 seats but no charging or outlet options. Most libraries have phased out this
antiquated taller study carrell furniture with streamlined tables and charging capabilities.
Because of the high demand for charging capabilities for phones, laptops, and tablets,
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November 2, 2021
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and few electrical outlets in the area, patrons must crawl under tables or string power
cords across high traffic areas in the Children’s Room to access wall outlets.
Staff looked at a variety of furniture options and narrowed it down to furnishings that are
designed exclusively for public use, are highly durable, flexible, aesthetically pleasing,
match well with existing furniture, and meet the needs of a modern public workspace.
Staff also took into consideration the aesthetics throughout the building so that there
would not be a hodgepodge of colors and designs.
Worden Bridge single-sided tables (no bridge) and Worden TJ-series chairs are being
proposed to match the existing furniture replacement project done in the Silent Room, the
cubicles near the Administration office, and the most recent bank of study cubicles added
in 2019 in the Children’s Room. The Worden Bridge single-sided tables include wire
management, providing two charging USB ports per study carrel seat, and one power
entry per 72” table (two total). The TJ-series chairs include a sturdy metal frame and a
wooden back and seat which will match the stain used in the cubicles. Worden is a
popular maker of high-quality library furnishings, and customers include the Cambridge
Public Library, the Palo Alto Public Library, and the Los Angeles County Public Library
(West Hollywood Branch).
DISCUSSION
Prices for all items to be purchased are based upon California Multiple Award Schedules
(“CMAS”), which meet the purchasing guidelines for the City. CMAS contracts offer a
wide variety of commodities and products at prices which have been assessed to be fair,
reasonable, and competitive.
The cost of 11 modified Worden Bridge single-sided tables with two built-in electrical
power outlets and two USB charging connections per seating space and 11 Worden TJ
side chairs is $36,798.43 based on CMAS contract #4-15-00-0106D. This includes cost
of materials, labor, sales tax, and freight.
Yamada has been the vendor for several recent furniture purchases by the Library and
has been thoroughly professional about installation. The finished result has always been
excellent.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for this furniture (including installation and delivery) is $36,798.43. These
cubicles, charging systems, and chairs were budgeted as part of the Equipment
Acquisition Budget for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. There are sufficient funds available in
the budget to purchase the items being requested.
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November 2, 2021
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Purchase Order with Yamada
Enterprises for Phase II of new furniture and charging systems for the Arcadia Public
Library in the amount of $36,798.43.
Attachments: Photographs of Current and Proposed Furnishings
Yamada Enterprises Proposal Quotation #21053-BR1 (PHASE II)
Furniture Plan
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In-Person Program
*Toddler Storytime
24—48 Months
10:30 am
* Registration Required
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Sign-ups
for Gingerbread
StoryCraft Program
10 -11 am:
Priority registration
for Arcadia residents.
Proof of residency
required.
11 am onward:
Open registration
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Library Closed
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In-Person Program
Middle Tuesdays
6th—8th Grades
3:30 pm
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In-Person Program
*Toddler Storytime
24—48 Months
10:30 am
* Registration Required
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Virtual Program
*Homeschool
Exchange Series
For Parents
11:00 am
Virtual Program
*Virtual Book
Buddies
4—6 Years
5:00 pm
* Registration Required
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In-Person Program
*Family Storytime
2—8 Years
10:30 am
* Registration Required
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Library Closed
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In-Person Program
Middle Tuesdays
6th—8th Grades
3:30 pm
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In-Person Program
*Toddler Storytime
24—48 months
10:30 am
* Registration Required
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In-Person Program
*Gingerbread
StoryCraft Program
4—8 Years
10:30 am
* Registration Required
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Library Closed
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Gingerbread
StoryCraft Kits
Available
4—8 Years
Operating Hours
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Gingerbread
StoryCraft Kits
Available
4—8 Years
Operating Hours
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Gingerbread
StoryCraft Kits
Available
4—8 Years
Operating Hours
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Gingerbread
StoryCraft Kits
Available
4—8 Years
Operating Hours
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Gingerbread
StoryCraft Kits
Available
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Operating Hours
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Library Closed
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Arcadia Public Library - Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 1
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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.
FOR EARLY LEARNERS
IN-PERSON TODDLER STORYTIMES
Wednesdays, December 1, 8, 15, 2021 at 10:30 am
Best for Ages 24 to 48 Months
Toddler storytime is back in-person! Join us for stories and
activities just right for toddler aged children. The program will
take place outdoors on the Library lawn (weather permitting).
Sign-up to participate, beginning Saturday, November 27, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: In-person priority registration for Arcadia
residents. Must show proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: In-person open registration.
IN-PERSON FAMILY STORYTIME
Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:30 am
For Ages 2 to 8 Years
Join us for fun stories and activities for the whole family.
The program will take place outdoors on the Library
lawn (weather permitting).
Sign-up to participate, beginning Saturday, November 27, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: In-person priority registration for Arcadia
residents. Must show proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: In-person open registration.
VIRTUAL BOOK BUDDIES
Designed especially for kids ages 4 to 6 years old.
Listen to fun stories read aloud by the Assisteens®, an
auxiliary of the Assistance League of Arcadia.
This is a virtual program hosted via Zoom.com.
DECEMBER SESSION
Thursday, December 9; 5:00 pm
December sign-ups begin Monday, November 29, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: In-person priority registration for Arcadia
residents. Must show proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone or in-person.
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
MIDDLE TUESDAYS ON THE LIBRARY LAWN
Tuesdays, December 7 and 14, 2021 at 3:30 pm
For 6th to 8th Graders
Spend your Tuesday afternoons outdoors on the Library
lawn crafting, gaming, and more. This program is designed
exclusively for middle school students. Provide your
own face covering as well as social distance and the
Library will provide the needed supplies and fun!
FOR PARENTS and CAREGIVERS
VIRTUAL HOMESCHOOL EXCHANGE SERIES
Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 11:00 am
Parents and caregivers who homeschool are invited to this
virtual meet-up to learn more about the Library and meet
with other homeschool families in the community.
This program will be hosted via Zoom.com
Sign-up to participate and receive meeting information,
beginning Monday, November 27, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: In-person priority registration for Arcadia
residents. Must show proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone or in-person.
December 2021 Calendar of Events
FOR KIDS
1,000 PAPER CRANE COMMUNITY PROJECT
December 1—December 30, 2021
For All Ages
The Library is hosting a community project to collect
and display 1,000 paper cranes in the Jerry Broadwell
Children’s Room. Take part in the project by contributing folded
paper cranes to the Library’s display. You may use a paper of
your choosing and contribute as many cranes as you like. Your
contributions will become the property of the Library. Visit
the Library’s YouTube Channel for an instructional
video about making paper cranes.
IN-PERSON GINGERBREAD STORYCRAFT PROGRAM
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10:30 am
For Ages 4 to 8 Years
Run, run, run as fast as you can and visit the Library to listen
to some fun gingerbread themed stories.. Then make two
gingerbread paper crafts to take home. This program will take
place indoors and participants will be required to wear a
face covering throughout the program.
Sign-up to participate and receive meeting
information beginning Saturday, December 4, 2021.
10:00 am-11:00 am: In-person priority registration for Arcadia
residents. Must show proof of residency.
11:00 am onward: Open registration by phone or in-person.
GINGERBREAD STORYCRAFT KITS
Available December 20—24, 2021
For Ages 4 to 8 Years
Did you miss the In-Person Gingerbread StoryCraft Program?
If so, a limited supply of gingerbread craft kits will be available
in the Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room, beginning
Monday, December 20, 2021.
Please note: The Library will close at 1:00 pm on
Friday, December 24.
Arcadia Public Library • Jerry Broadwell Children’s Room
20 West Duarte Road ~ 626-821-5566
www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library
Adult & Teen Services Calendar of Events
November 2021
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Learning Lab:
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International Film
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Adult Recess*
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Adult & Teen Services Calendar of Events
November 2021
International Film Program:
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
Wednesday, November 17 at 6pm
Japan 2011
2 hour, 8 minutes (R)
Poverty-strickenn samurai Hanshiro enters
the House of Ii, run by Kageyu, and
requests to commit seppuku, suicide by
disembowelment.
Kageyu believes Hanshiro is bluffing,
undeterred by Kageyu asks for the House’s
top samurai to assist him, but they are
absent. Hanshiro then makes one last
request, setting in motion a showdown
driven by revenge.
Watch from the comfort of your home on
Kanopy. Discussion questions are posted
on social media. Watch & discuss!
Arcadia Public Library
20 West Duarte Road Arcadia, CA. 91006
626.821.5569
www.arcadiaca.gov/library Connect with us on social media!
Adult Recess:
Hama Bead Weaving
Tuesday, November 2nd
7 PM
Learn basic crochet stitches & techniques!
Watch our video to start. Reserve a kit and
start learning, hands on. Take home craft
kits are available by registration online or
by calling 626-821-5569.
Craft kits will be available for registration
after the video posts on our social media.
Make-it or Bake-it:
Make-it or Bake-it: Embroidery
Wednesday, November 25th
Premiering on YouTube, Instagram, &
Facebook.
At home for the Thanksgiving break and
needing something to do? Learn the basics
of embroidery! Watch to see how it's done
then give it a try on your own! Post your
final product on social media, tag the Li-
brary, and use #APLteens. You could win a
small prize!
Learning Lab:
Points of View Reference Center
Wednesday, November 10th
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Wednesday, November 17th
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021
CALL TO ORDER – Chair Miriam Carter called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Trustee Alice Wang
ROLL CALL: Chair Miriam Carter, Trustees Barbara Delphey, Elizabeth Renfrew, Carlton
Seaver, and Alice Wang; Councilmember Paul Cheng (City Council Liaison);
Director of Library & Museum Services Darlene Bradley (Secretary); Library
Services Manager Roger Hiles.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
REPORTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES / LIAISONS
Chair Carter reported that the American Library Association’s United for Libraries group has
declared the week of October 17-23 to be National Friends of the Library Week. Director Bradley
stated she would ask City Council to honor the Arcadia Friends group at this time next year.
Trustee Delphey reported that the Friends held several successful book sales and made good
money. Trustee Renfrew added that Bookstore volunteers really stepped up to support the sales.
She also reported there would be a half-price book sale from November 1-6. Trustee Wang and
Chair Carter reported they attended the Museum’s 20th anniversary, and Mayor Tay and many
others also attended. Trustee Delphey reported she attended as well, saying the Museum was a
real treasure for the community. Councilmember Cheng described ongoing efforts to honor and
recognize the City’s military veterans and announced that the new Anita Baldwin statue at the
new Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel would be unveiled on Monday, October 25.
REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR
Announcements/Statements/Reports
Director’s Update: Director Bradley reported she had no general report to make this month.
Financial Report: September 2021: Director Bradley reported the final financial report for the
last fiscal year has still not been completed. The current reporting for this fiscal year has begun
and the September report shows that spending is on track.
Monthly Statistical Report: September 2021: Director Bradley noted the “Fines & Fees” number
for September is very high because a $15,100 grant received by the Library to reimburse internet
costs is deposited in the general fund rather than the “Gift & Grants” fund since these internet
costs are paid out of the general fund.
Monthly Report Narrative: September 2021: Chair Carter noted the National Library Card
Month and another new bench had been added.
Staff Reports: Director Bradley stated the Council approved receiving $2,000 for a memorial
bench, and the HR Commission approved abolishing the eligibility list for the Library Technician
position since none of the remaining candidates were interested in the currently vacant part-time
positions. A new recruitment will begin, highlighting the “part-time” nature of current vacancies.
Staff Update: Director Bradley stated she had no staff update beyond what she reported about
the staff report to the HR Commission.
Policy Manual Update: The Trustees resumed their discussion of the proposed Policy Manual
revisions continued from last month. They requested a comma be added to page 11, in the
sentence reading “Library Aides are responsible for the shelving of all library material, following
established filing rules…” They also asked that the reference to the “Library Bill of Rights” in the
last paragraph of page 36 describe the document as “the American Library Association’s Library
Bill of Rights.”
Trustee Seaver moved to accept the revised Policy Manual Revision, as corrected. The motion
was seconded by Trustee Wang and carried by a voice vote.
AYES: Chair Carter, Trustees Delphey, Renfrew, Seaver, and Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Internet Services Policy revision: Director Bradley reviewed the history of the Internet Services
policy, and the Library’s filtering practices, as described in the Staff Report. She added that while
the staff recommends continuing to filter pornography from the Library’s public computers and
Wi-Fi system (subject to appeal and potential whitelisting), should dedicated equipment be
needed for the public to access pornography in the future, potential future hardware updates to
the Library’s network equipment might permit that without additional cost.
Trustee Seaver moved to accept the revised Internet Services Policy. The motion was seconded
by Trustee Delphey and carried by a voice vote.
AYES: Chair Carter, Trustees Delphey, Renfrew, Seaver, and Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Informational Report of Fines and Renewals: Pursuant to a directive from the Board at the last
meeting, Director Bradley reviewed research about fine and renewal policies of nearby libraries
that she has conducted. As noted in the supporting document, many local libraries offer similar or
more renewals than we do, and relatively few nearby stand-alone city libraries have gone “fine-
free”, although the two largest libraries in the County (County of Los Angeles Library with 86
branches and the Los Angeles Public Library with 72 branches) have done so. Chair Carter stated
that she personally would not support going fine-free because she believes in requiring patrons
to be accountable for their actions. Director Bradley recommended continuing to charge fees until
further research can be done to determine the effects of such a policy on a library our size. She
also proposed waiting until the November meeting before taking any action, as Library Services
Manager Smith would be able to be present.
Correspondence: Director Bradley described the recent incidents involving Mr. Arrogant
Hollywood, who has currently been banned from the Library building and grounds for 30 days due
to his disruptive behavior.
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage: Director Bradley reported the Museum had celebrated its
20th anniversary. Chair Carter said that the Museum is doing great things.
Arcadia History Room Featured Historical Picture: Director Bradley commented that the
historical photo for the month showed the original signage for the Museum when it opened 20
years ago.
Calendar of Activities for Children’s Services: November 2021: Director Bradley reported the
In-N-Out Burgers Cover-To-Cover reading program had started and continues to be very popular.
Calendar of Activities for Adult & Teen Services: October 2021: Director Bradley reported the
next Bookish Book Discussion was coming up on Tuesday the October 26.
Flyers/articles/attachments: Director Bradley discussed the Value of Libraries article and said
it was long but contained good information.
Library Board Photo: By general agreement, this was again deferred to the next Board meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2021
Recommended action: Approve
Trustee Delphey noticed that word “largely” was missing a “g” in the section on the Policy Manual
Update. She asked that this be corrected and moved to approve the minutes as corrected, which
was seconded by Trustee Seaver, and carried on a voice vote.
AYES: Chair Carter, Trustees Delphey, Renfrew, Seaver, and Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Carter adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in
the Conference Room of the Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia.
Approved:
______________________________ _______________________________
Miriam Carter, Chair Darlene Bradley, Secretary
Minutes prepared by: Roger Hiles