Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

City of Orange Orange Public Library Board of Trustees June 15, 2026 MINUTES The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees of the City of Orange, California convened on June 15, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Rotary Room of the Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92866. 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER Chair Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Martinez led the flag salute. 1.2 ROLL CALL Present: Huber, Stevens, Cazares, Zimmerman, and Martinez Absent: None 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Approval of minutes of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on May 18, 2026 A motion was made by Trustee Stevens, seconded by Trustee Cazares, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Huber, Stevens, Cazares, Zimmerman, and MartinezAyes: NoneNoes: NoneAbsent: 4. FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT Vice Chair Huber provided updates on the following on behalf of the Friends of the Orange Public Library ("Friends"): • Conducting market research to update Friends pricing. • Upcoming specialty book sales and requests. • Identifying local groups in need of books. • The donation drop bin was temporarily removed for renovations. • Friends will host an appreciation event for their volunteers. • The Friends bookstore. Page 1 of 2

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes June 15, 2026 5. ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT Amy Harpster, Assistant Library Director, provided updates on the following on behalf of the Orange Public Library Foundation ("Foundation"): • The Foundation was nominated as the Best Arts & Culture Nonprofit in the 2026 "Best of Orange" awards, hosted by the Orange Chamber of Commerce. • The Summer Soiree fundraising event will take place at The Squeeze located at 80 Plaza Square, Orange, California 92866 on July 23, 2026. 6. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT 6.1. Library Services Director’s Report and Updates on Library Services Amy Harpster, Assistant Library Director, provided updates on Community and Library Services, including: • Literacy statistics. • Building signage and displays. • Library staff, recruitments, and scheduling. • Pop-Up Library and community outreach. • Summer programming. • The OPL Statistics at a Glance - April 2026 report was received and filed. 7. BOARD REPORTS 7.1 Reports from Chair Chair Martinez reported the following: • Santiago Charter Middle School created 20 "Little Free Libraries" to distribute around the City. They are seeking support from the Friends and Foundation for the initial supply of books. • Chair Martinez received requests from OUSD for the Pop-Up Library to attend a Resource Fair event at El Modena High School on August 1, 2026. 7.2 Reports from Trustees Trustees reported the following: • The Library is helping the Old Towne Preservation Association with a local history display of Orange at the Woman's Club of Orange. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The next Regular Orange Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Orange Public Library & History Center. /s/Leslie Hardy Leslie Hardy Community and Library Services Director Page 2 of 2

Leslie Hardy Community and Library Services Director Amy Harpster Assistant Library Director Jessica Wang Executive Assistant REBECCA MARTINEZ Chair SUSIE HUBER Vice Chair KATHLEEN STEVENS Trustee ARIANA CAZARES Trustee SHARON ZIMMERMAN Trustee AGENDA Orange Public Library Board of Trustees June 15, 2026 3:30 PM Regular Session Orange Public Library & History Center - Rotary Room 407 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 Welcome to the Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Regular meetings of the City of Orange Public Library Board of Trustees are typically held on the third Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Agenda Information The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the Library Board after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before it is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk ’s Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, during normal business hours; at the Library Board meeting; and made available on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. Public Participation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the Library Board on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the governing body by using any of the following methods: 1) In-Person To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker ’s card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to staff prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are made during the “Public Comments” section on the agenda. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. 2) Written Public Comments Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for the Board's consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www .cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the Library Board prior to consideration of the agenda, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 11:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to the Trustees for consideration and posted on the City’s website after the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions. ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the Orange Public Library at (714) 744-2400. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Page 1 of 3

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Agenda June 15, 2026 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER 1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Rebecca Martinez 1.2 ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Opportunity for members of the public to address the Library Board on matters not listed on the agenda which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Approval of minutes of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on May 18, 2026 Approve minutes as presented. Recommended Action: Staff Report May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes Attachments: 4. FRIENDS OF THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT 5. ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT 6. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT 6.1. Library Services Director’s Report and Updates on Library Services Receive and file. Recommended Action: Staff Report OPL Statistics at a Glance - April 2026 Report Attachments: 7. BOARD REPORTS 7.1 Reports from Chair 7.2 Reports from Trustees Page 2 of 3

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Agenda June 15, 2026 8. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Rotary Room at the Orange Public Library & History Center. I, Jessica Wang, Executive Assistant for the City of Orange, hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org. Date posted: June 11, 2026 Page 3 of 3