Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. MEETING MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - May 27, 2025 - Draft 4. CONSENT CALENDAR All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports or documents covering previous City Council action. The items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the City Council, a Council member or any person in attendance may request that an item be removed for further consideration. 4.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Persons wishing to address the City Council are requested to state their name and city of residence for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for general public comment only, which means it is limited to items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The City Council will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three- minute limit for communications. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6.1 Library Report - June 2025 6.2 Innovation Center & Adult Refresh 7. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS 8. ADJOURNMENT Corona City Hall Online, All the Time- www.coronaca.gov NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: If you challenge any items on the agendas in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Library Board of Trustees at or prior to this public hearing. Agendas for all Library Board of Trustees' meetings are posted at least 72 hours prior to the Page 2 of 38 meeting in the breezeway display case at City Hall. A complete agenda packet is available for public inspection during business hours at the Corona Public Library. Any materials relating to an item on the agenda which are distributed to all, or majority of all, members of the Library Board of Trustees after the posting of the agenda will also be available at the same time for public inspection during business hours at the Corona Public Library. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (951) 736-2235. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. MEETING IS BEING RECORDED Page 3 of 38  DRAFT City of Corona Library Board of Trustees' Minutes Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Closed Session- Council Board Room Trustees Present: Aisha Kennerly Shirley Towler-Hayes Ruth Heineman Leslie Liddell Trustees Absent: Cherise Leonard _____________________________________________________________________ 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee, Shirley Towler-Hayes. 2. CALL TO ORDER Chair, Aisha Kennerly, called the meeting to order at 5:30PM. 3. MEETING MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - April 22, 2025 - Draft The minutes of the regular board meeting held on April 22, 2025, were approved. Moved by: Leslie Liddell Seconded by: Shirley Towler-Hayes Aye (3): Aisha Kennerly, Shirley Towler-Hayes, and Leslie Liddell Abstain (1): Ruth Heineman Absent (1): Cherise Leonard MotionAPPROVED (3 to 0) 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers The Consent Calendar was accepted. Moved by: Ruth Heineman Seconded by: Leslie Liddell Aye (4): Aisha Kennerly, Shirley Towler-Hayes, Ruth Heineman, and Leslie Liddell 1 Page 4 of 38  DRAFT Absent (1): Cherise Leonard MotionAPPROVED (4 to 0) 5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6.1 Friends of the Library Report Gretchen Doughty, President, the Friends of the Corona Public Library provided a report on everything that the Friends of the Corona Public Library have accomplished recently. Trustees provided comments and appreciation of the Friends and their support for the Library. 6.2 Library Report - May 2025 Director, Donna Finch, introduced Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, and the report to be presented. Daniell presented the Library report for May 2025. The Trustees provided comments. 6.3 Summer At Your Library (SAYL) Preview Report Library Manager, Daniell Wittington, introduced Library Supervisor, Jennifer Bauserman, and the Summer At Your Library (SAYL) Preview. Jennifer Bauserman presented the Summer At Your Library (SAYL) Preview report. SAYL runs from June 9th - August 1st for all ages. Trustees provided comments and appreciation for the variety of programs. 7. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS Trustee, Heineman, mentioned that she was contacted by a Library tutor that is concerned about the temperature in the High Desert room. She asked if there is an update on the HVAC system. Director, Donna Finch, mentioned that we have a CIP to pay for the project. We should see some movement on this project in the next 3 - 6 months. Trustee, Heineman, also asked about an update on the Innovation Center at the Library. Director, Donna Finch, said that we are working on a design for the Innovation Center now. We should be going out to bid on the construction in early Summer. The funds must be expended by June 30th, 2026. We have a tight timeline, but we are on track. Trustee, Towler-Hayes, wanted to thank the Friends for paying for the Trustees to go to the Serving with a Purpose convention. It was an excellent day. She loved the breakout sessions. She also learned about Everyday Library, which is an organization and political action committee focusing on influencing policy ecosystem, and it is free. Chair, Kennerly, also thanked the Friends for paying for them to attend the Serving with a Purpose convention, and Trustee, Towler-Hayes, for leading one of the breakout 2 Page 5 of 38  DRAFT sessions that was about 2-hours long. Overall, it was a great day. She also thanked the Friends for all that they do for the Library. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:09PM. Katherine Backus Meeting Recorder 3 Page 6 of 38  Library Collection Management 2024-25 Approved: Period Ending 31 May 2025 Measure X Program Expenditures $21,665 $21,193 $472 Spent: 97.8% Approved: Measure X Books $24,528 $23,826 Spent: 102.9% Approved: Measure X Collection HQ $25,174 $26,574 Spent: 105.6% Approved: Measure X Electronic Info Resources $92,619 $97,065 $4,446 Spent: 95.4% Cumulative: Books $60,167 $14,833 $75,000 Spent: 80.2% Cumulative: Electronic Info Resources $80,157 $284 $80,441.59 Approved: Spent: 99.6% Audio Visual $5,000 $5,000 $0 Spent: 100% Approved: Subscriptions $508.64 $509 $1,991 Spent: 20.3% Cumulative: *Total Library $2,289,874 $2,441,123 $151,249 Spent: 93.8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Measure X Electronic Measure X Electronic Measure X Measure X *Total Library Subscriptions Audio Visual Info Books Program Info Collection HQ Books Resources Expenditures Resources Expenditures and Encumbrances $2,289,874 $509 $5,000 $80,157 $60,167 $92,619 $26,574 $24,528 $21,193 Account Balance $151,249 $1,991 $0 $284 $14,833 $4,446 -$1,400 -$703 $472 Spent 93.8% 20.3% 100.0% 99.6% 80.2% 95.4% 105.6% 102.9% 97.8% Percentages represent funds used or encumbered to date. *Total Library Collection Management includes full and part-time staff. Page 7 of 38 Performance Indicator May 2025 eAudiobook Circulation Other 116 eBook Circulation Other 67 Adult Circulation Other 146 Children Circulation Other 21 Young Adult Circulation Other 16 Zipbooks Added 78 Public Service Hours 222 Reference Transactions 918 Library Visits 26018 Website Visits 34614 Searches Library Catalog 13166 Uses of Public Internet Computers 2597 Wi-Fi Sessions 3328 Volunteer Hours 1308 Volunteer Number Of 145 Users Receiving Technology Instruction 1030 Preschool Programs 19 Preschool Program Attendance 1235 School Aged Programs 21 School Aged Program Attendance 256 Young Adult Programs 29 Young Adult Program Attendance 171 Adult Programs 68 Adult Program Attendance 935 Page 18 of 38 Offsite Programs Preschool 2 Offsite Attendance Preschool 21 Offsite Programs School Age 8 Offsite Attendance School Age 248 Offsite Programs Young Adult 0 Offsite Attendance Young Adult 0 Offsite Programs Adult 0 Offsite Attendance Adult 0 Children Self Directed In-Person Activities 5 Children Self Directed In-Person Participants 1286 Young Adult Self Directed In-Person Activities 0 Young Adult Self Directed In-Person Participants 0 Adult Self Directed In-Person Activities 3 Adult Self Directed In-Person Participants 153 Total Children's Programs 40 Total Children's Program Attendance 1491 Total Young Adult Programs 29 Total Young Adult Program Attendance 171 Total Adult Programs 68 Total Adult Program Attendance 935 Offsite Programs Total 10 Offsite Attendance Total 269 Total Library Programs 147 Total Program Attendance 2866 Page 29 of 38 eBook Circulation Hoopla 529 eAudiobook Circulation Hoopla 1962 eVideo Circulation Hoopla 226 eMusic Circulation Hoopla 43 Children Circulation Hoopla 330 Adult Circulation Hoopla 2456 Unique Patrons Hoopla 851 Full Year Unique Patrons - Hoopla 1709 eBook Circulation CloudLibrary 736 eAudiobook Circulation CloudLibrary 934 Children Circulation CloudLibrary 162 Young Adult Circulation CloudLibrary 50 Adult Circulation CloudLibrary 407 Unique Patrons CloudLibrary 671 Full Year Unique Patrons - Cloud 1875 eVideo Circulation Kanopy 904 Children Circulation Kanopy 20 Adult Circulation Kanopy 602 Unique Patrons Kanopy 88 Full Year Unique Patrons - Kanopy 290 Budget allocation - Hoopla 53850 Budget allocation - Cloud 31850 Budget allocation - Kanopy 7200 Budget allocation - Total 92900 Budget allocation - Physical 73826 Page 3 10 of 38 Budget allocation - Database 36015 Vendor Platform fee - Hoopla 0 Vendor Platform fee - Cloud 5000 Vendor Platform fee - Kanopy 0 Vendor Platform fee - Total 5000 Total eBook Circulation 1332 Total eAudiobook Circulation 3012 Total eVideo Circulation 1130 Total eMusic Circulation 43 Total Children Digital Downloads 513 Total Young Adult Digital Downloads 66 Total Adult Digital Downloads 2652 Total Unique Patrons 1610 Full Year Unique Patrons - Total 3433 Total Digital Circulation (by Vendor) 5517 Adult Physical Circulation 5140 Total Physical Circulation 22613 Children Physical Circulation 16308 Other Physical Circulation 126 Young Adult Physical Circulation 1039 Total Circulation Physical and Digital 28127 Collection Size 71735 % DOA 15.91 Adult Items Added 209 Total Items Added 838 Page 4 11 of 38 Children Items Added 212 DEI Items Added 96 Other Items Added 345 Young Adult Items Added 72 No Circ for 3 Years 7.61 New Patrons 837 Total Patrons 36927 Unexpired Patrons 28852 Page 5 12 of 38 Page 13 of 38 Page 14 of 38 Library Report Daniell Whittington Library Manager Page 15 of 38 June 24, 2025  Strategic Plan Corona Public Library Patron Feedback • First round: April 2025 o Over 240 responses! 16 • Second round: July 2025 • Assists with meeting Strategic Plan goal for Innovative Spaces - Conduct a one-week facility usage review. Count each visit and survey visitors to determine the reason for the visit (check out a book, attend a program, use Wi-Fi, etc.) Page 16 of 38  Contest Congrats Bookmark Winners! • SAYL Bookmark Contest • 52 entries • Staff choose the following designs • Congrats to our winners! Page 17 of 38  Literacy & Community Engagement Upcoming Events Speed Puzzle Lazer Tag and Murder Mystery (21+) Spotlight Storytime Competition (18+) Game Truck June 26 at 6:30p July 7 at 6:30p July 9 at 6pm July 11 at 7p Page 18 of 38 01 02 03 Top of the Charts! May Top Titles - Fiction 1. Bleach, Kubo – 42 2. My Hero Academia, Horikoshi – 32 04 05 06 3. Pokémon Adventures (Pokémon Adventures, Kusaka – 31 4. Kaiju no. 8, Matsumoto – 26 5. One Piece, Oda - 26 6. Death Note, Ohba – 22 Page 19 of 38 01 02 03 Top of the Charts! May Top Titles – Non-Fiction 1. Primary Phonics set 5, Makar – 41 2. Primary Phonics set 1, Makar – 38 04 05 06 3. Primary Phonics set 2, Makar – 19 4. Primary Phonics set 4, Makar – 17 5. Primary Phonics set 3, Makar – 17 6. Growing Up with Science – 14 Page 20 of 38 01 02 03 Top of the Charts! May Top Titles – eBooks 1. The Notebook, Sparks – 11 2. The Wrong Side of Goodbye, 04 05 06 Baldacci - 9 3. The Choice, Sparks– 9 4. Now or Never, Evanovich – 8 5. The Fourth Wing, Yarros– 8 6. The Camel Club, Henry - 7 Page 21 of 38 Page 22 of 38  Library Board of Trustees Library Incident Updates • May - June: • Suspensions – 1 • Drugs & Drug paraphernalia – 1 • Incident Reports – 0 • Library Materials Consideration - 0 Page 23 of 38  Looking Ahead Upcoming Items Library Closed July 4 • Reopen Saturday July 5, 2025. • Join the City's celebrations – Parade & Fireworks! July 7 Movies in the Park Begins! • Promenade, Ridgeline, Stagecoach, Spyglass Parks • Lasts until August 8 Summer Street Fair Begins! July 10 • Every Thursday – music, food, and fun • Lasts until August 7 Library Board of Trustees Meeting July 22 • Year End Review Page 24 of 38 Questions? daniell.whittington@CoronaCA.gov 951-279-3728 Page 25 of 38 Innovation Center & Adult Refresh Daniell Whittington Library Manager Page 26 of 38 June 24, 2025  • Design occurred August – December 2024 Adult Area Refresh • Re-imagining the Adult Area – new look • More collaborative / work spaces INNOVATION CENTER Page 27 of 38 Circular Swing At City Park, ca.1925 Conceptual Rendering Page 28 of 38  INNOVATION CENTER Proposed Conceptual Innovation Center – Southeast corner of the library (2,500 SF) Refreshed Adult Section – Re-locate adult stacks closer to Floor Plan library entrance Page 29 of 38  Adult Area Design New Carpet & LVT (luxury vinyl tile) • Carpet – all throughout the library • LVT – entryway and hallway to the restroom and Community Room; Innovation Center New Paint • New paint throughout library • Wallpaper repair New Furniture • Replacing old and outdated items • New shelving • New furniture to encourage collaboration and foster education Page 30 of 38  Proposed Library Upgrades! 01 •Computer Learning Lab Upgrading desktops 02 •Laptop Checkout Convenient • Offering access to Adobe Suite • Flexible usage 03 •New Study Room In conjunction with the Innovation Center Page 31 of 38  Current Library Floor Plan City of Corona Page 32 of 38 7  Proposed Innovation Center Plan City of Corona Page 33 of 38 8 Innovation Center Inspiration Innovative Learning Spaces Sink, Room Divider, Acoustic Panels • Spaces will be used for instruction and creative works! • Allows for messy activities • Millwork, intentional storage spaces • Room divider separates different uses • Acoustic panels dampen sound Upgraded Technology • Access to new technology for our patrons Page 34 of 38  Innovation Center Equipment GlowForge Laser Cutter 3D Printer VR Headsets Smart Board Page 35 of 38  Partnership Overview Potential Programs 01 ESL (CNUSD) • Beginner 03 Norco College • Career Growth • Intermediate • General STEM 02 Workforce Training (CNUSD) 04 Library • Integrate use of VR • Intro to programs classes • STEM • Job skills • Open create Page 36 of 38  Innovation Center Estimated Project Timeline Out to Bid Construction & Purchasing of Materials January – Sep. 2025- August 2025 Sept. 2025 Jun. 2026 July 2025 May 2026 Design & Plan Project Check Bid Approved & Completion & Begin initial Opening Page 37 of 38  Daniell.Whittington@CoronaCA.gov Questions? 951-736-3728 www.CoronaCA.gov/library Page 38 of 38