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Home My WebLink AboutLB Agenda: 05/15/2025CITY OF ARCADIA Arcadia Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:30 p.m. Location: Library Conference Room, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 821-5573. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. mffi«��H•A�•». ■-�•d•��-�ft-�¾W�H-A±C§ffi-�MMd■4)%�$�IB�b 0.¥IK* c Eg1i5, 626-821-5573) • m-tE¾ll!J 48 1Nt-.tim�rim�12.�b-0¥, ��ftl±lil-:I:!1!.�14�. iijij�J11miu•:1Jo¾W. Pursuant to the City of Arcadia's Language Access Services Policy, limited-English proficient speakers who require translation services in order to participate in a meeting may request the use of a volunteer or professional translator by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (626) 574-5455 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. -•�m��$�ffi3��•*••· �mn��*••n�•4�ft-�¾W�A%�$�IB�b-0¥U*(Eg1!5 : 626-574-5455) , i'l'1'*•�:t�d�itft�B�4, iw�Y-B:¾ll!J 72 1NJ-tml±lm*· CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Connie Liao, Chair Hsiuchen Chen, Chair Pro-Tempore Miriam Carter, Trustee Barbara Delphey, Trustee Vacant, Trustee PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual wishing to speak before the Library Board is limited to five (5) minutes per person, 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 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 I Future Agenda Items REPORTS FROM THE DIRECTOR Announcements/ Statements I Future Agenda Item Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Reference Desk of the Arcadia Public Library located at 20 W Duarte Road, Arcadia, California, during normal business hours. This program promotes reading as a fun activity for kids ages infant to 14 years. Whether you are gaming, exploring STEM concepts, learning to play chess or how to code video games, the theme reminds us that libraries are not just a place to acquire knowledge but also a space to have fun! For younger children, the program encourages caregivers to read aloud and establish the fundamental building blocks of reading and language. And for older kids, it helps to maintain or improve their reading skills. Come and level up at the Library! HOW TO PARTICIPATE Beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, kids (infants to 5th grade) and youth (entering 6 th to 8th grades) may register online at https://arcadiaCA.beanstack.org/reader365. Visit the Arcadia Public Library and check out some great books. Read and log your reading minutes online using Beanstack. You will earn one virtual point for every 60 minutes logged (up to 720 minutes). Every 60 minutes read beyond 720 minutes (and up to 1040 minutes) will earn you one virtual bonus point that can be used for entry into a grand prize drawing of your choosing. Stop by the , beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, to report and redeem your earned points for reading reward(s) of choice. Rewards available while supplies last. All active participants will be randomly entered into a weekly drawing for free book giveaways! IMPORTANT DATES o Monday, June 2, 2025 o Monday, June 9 points/reward(s) o Saturday, July 19 the program o Saturday, July 26 All logging must be completed and earned points/reward(s) claimed o Week of July 28 Grand prize winners will be notified SUMMER KICK-OFF Saturday, June 14 from 2:00 3:3 All Ages The event will kick-off with a robotics demonstration and other learning activities and conclude with a MAGIC show presented by David Skale. See the reverse side to LEVEL UP with more summer fun! SUMMER PERFORMERS Registration is NOT required, but please arrive early as seating is limited. o Summer Kick-Off Finale with Magician David Skale Saturday, June 14 at 3:30 pm Best for ages 3 to 14 years Attend the summer Kick-Off event (from 2:00 3:30 pm) and then enjoy a magic show finale (at 3:30 pm). o Bubblemania Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 pm OR 4:00 pm Auditorium bubbles! o Music on the Lawn with The BeatBuds Monday, June 30 at 6:3 3 to 14 Library Lawn s jam with the BeatBuds as they offer an interactive musical performance. Bring comfortable seating. o Richard Woloski presents Dig Dug and the Dino-Mites Puppet Show Saturday, July 12 at 2:30 pm OR 4:00 pm Best for ages 5 to 14 years Auditorium Go on an adventure with explorer Dig Dug and his Dino-Mites and learn about dinosaurs and adaptation. o Wonders of Wildlife presents Animal Survivor Island Saturday, July 26 3 Auditorium Meet some amazing animals and learn about the survival skills they possess. FOR EARLY LEARNERS Registration is NOT required for storytime programs. o Seedlings Storytime Tuesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, & 22 Imagination Theater A 15-20 minute storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays. o Blooms Storytime Tuesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, & 22 at 6:30 pm For ages 4 to 7 years Imagination Theater Offers 40-45 minutes of fun and educational read alouds, flannel stories, and movement activities. o Sprouts Storytime Wednesdays, June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, & 23 For ages 24 to 47 months Join us for 30-40 minutes of stories and activities that are just right for toddler-aged children. o English/Mandarin Bilingual Storytime Thursdays, June 26 & July 24 at 6:30 p For ages 3 to 5 years A storytime of stories, songs, and activities in Mandarin and English. FOR KIDS Registration is NOT required for these programs. o Reading Buddies Mondays, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, & 21 from 3:30 6 Young readers and teen volunteers will be paired and then take turns reading aloud to one another. o STEAM Lab Tuesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 2:30 4:00 pm For ages 5 to 14 years Explore weekly STEAM activities. This is a drop-in program. o Game On Book Crafts Thursdays, June 19 & July 17 from 2:30 4:00 pm For ages 5 to 10 years Auditorium Create crafts inspired by game-based books and level up as you move through stations. o Family Game Night Thursday, July 10 from 6:30 8 3 to 14 years Auditorium Enjoy a variety of board games, puzzle challenges, and Nintendo Switch games. This is a drop-in program. FOR YOUTH Registration is NOT required for these programs. Programs are designed for youth in grades 6 to 8. o Making It Wednesday, June 25 from 3:30 5:0 4 Imagination Theater Design and create your own game board in this fun and interactive workshop. o Kids on Bikes Wednesday, July 9 from 2:00 4:00 pm 1 to 14 years Imagination Theater Create your character and o Booking Together Book Club Wednesday, July 16 from 3:30 4:3 1 Imagination Theater Gather to discuss the graphic novel Dungeon Club: Roll Call written by Molly Knox Ostertag. Special thank you to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library for funding support. Arcadia Public Library I 20 West Duarte Road I 626-821-5566 I www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Library 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.