Library Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingCorona, CA · November 18, 2025
Minutes
FINAL
City of Corona
Library Board of Trustees' Minutes
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Trustees Present: Aisha Kennerly
Cherise Leonard
Shirley Towler-Hayes
Ruth Heineman
Leslie Liddell
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee, Ruth Heineman.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Aisha Kennerly, called the meeting to order at 5:32PM.
3. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF 2026 CHAIR
Nomination of Vice Chair, Cherise Leonard to serve as Chair for the 2026 year.
Moved by: Ruth Heineman
Seconded by: Shirley Towler-Hayes
Aye (5): Aisha Kennerly, Cherise Leonard, Shirley Towler-Hayes, Ruth Heineman, and
Leslie Liddell
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
4. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF 2026 VICE CHAIR
Nomination of Trustee, Ruth Heineman to serve as Vice Chair for 2026 year.
Moved by: Cherise Leonard
Seconded by: Aisha Kennerly
Aye (5): Aisha Kennerly, Cherise Leonard, Shirley Towler-Hayes, Ruth Heineman, and
Leslie Liddell
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
5. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING DATES 2026
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The meeting dates for the 2026 Library Board of Trustee meetings were approved.
Moved by: Shirley Towler-Hayes
Seconded by: Cherise Leonard
Aye (5): Aisha Kennerly, Cherise Leonard, Shirley Towler-Hayes, Ruth Heineman, and
Leslie Liddell
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 Minutes - October 28, 2025 - Draft
The minutes of the regular board meeting held on October 28, 2025, were
approved.
Moved by: Ruth Heineman
Seconded by: Leslie Liddell
Aye (3): Cherise Leonard, Ruth Heineman, and Leslie Liddell
Abstain (2): Aisha Kennerly, and Shirley Towler-Hayes
MotionAPPROVED (3 to 0)
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers
The Consent Calendar items were accepted.
Moved by: Cherise Leonard
Seconded by: Leslie Liddell
Aye (5): Aisha Kennerly, Cherise Leonard, Shirley Towler-Hayes, Ruth
Heineman, and Leslie Liddell
MotionAPPROVED (5 to 0)
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 Library Report - November 2025
Director, Donna Finch, introduced Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, and the
report to be presented.
Daniell presented the Library Report for November 2025.
The Trustees provided comments.
9.2 Friends of the Library Report
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Terri Jaggers, Vice President, the Friends of the Corona Public Library provided
a report on their program. They are entering their 62nd year supporting the
library. Their bookshop profits approximately $100,000 a year which is used to
fund programs, services, and special requests. They have spent $9,580 on a
new stage and approximately $5,000 on ReaderCon with 60 children's authors
and 400 attendees. They will also decorate the library with poinsettias for the
holidays. In 24/25 their volunteers donated almost 10,000 hours to the library
and bookshop. This group donates more hours than any other group in the city.
11/22 & 11/29 Santa will be at the library and parents can take free photos. 12/2
- they will have a free concert with Circle City Chorale in the Frances Aldama
Martinez room. 12/7 - they will be at the Corona Tree Lighting giving out goodies
and books. 12/9 - St. Edwards Elementary Choir will have a concert at the
library. 12/9 - Cat Caroling group will have a concert from 6:30 - 7:30pm. They
will be donating several crates of books to Cops and Kids. Ladders and Lasagna
will be on February 26th with Trustee, Towler-Hayes as the new Chairperson.
She thanked everyone for their support and Happy Holidays.
Trustees provided questions an comments.
10. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Trustee, Liddell, said that she is absolutely thrilled that the Head Start Holiday program
is on a day that school is out so that they can be there.
Trustee, Heineman, congratulated the library staff for doing such a wonderful job in
2025. People should be excited to come to the library.
Vice Chair, Leonard, is also very excited to be at the Head Start Holiday party. The
library staff is doing an amazing job. The communication team are doing a great job with
the Social Media reels and loves the fact that they are incorporating the office staff. She
appreciates everything the library does for the kids and adults in our community.
Trustee, Towler-Hayes, agreed that it was a wonderful year and it was one of the most
exciting years that she can remember.
Chair, Kennerly, thanked everyone for supporting her as the Trustee Chairperson. She
appreciates everything the library does. It was a wonderful time. She is looking forward
to next year.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:08PM.
Katherine Backus
Meeting Recorder
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Agenda
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF 2026 CHAIR
4. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF 2026 VICE CHAIR
5. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING DATES 2026
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 Minutes - October 28, 2025 - Draft
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine matters, status reports
or documents covering previous Library Board of Trustee actions. The items listed on the
Consent Calendar may be enacted in one motion. With the concurrence of the Library
Board of Trustees, a Library Board member or any person in attendance may request that
an item be removed for further consideration.
7.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Persons wishing to address the Library Board of Trustees 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
Library Board of Trustees that are not listed on the agenda. Please note that state law
prohibits the Library Board of Trustees from discussing or taking action on items not listed on
the agenda. The Library Board of Trustees will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your
comments brief. Please observe a three-minute limit for communications.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 Library Report - November 2025
9.2 Friends of the Library Report
10. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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
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Library Board of Trustees
2026 Meeting Calendar
The Library Board of Trustees’ meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at
5:30pm in the Council Chambers
January 27, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 23, 2026
July 28, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 27, 2026
*November 17, 2026
*No Meeting in December
*Meetings are scheduled the fourth Tuesday of each month unless
changed as noted above to avoid holiday or other conflicts.
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DRAFT
City of Corona
Library Board of Trustees' Minutes
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Trustees Present: Cherise Leonard
Ruth Heineman
Leslie Liddell
Trustees absent: Aisha Kennerly
Shirley Towler-Hayes
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Leslie Liddell.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair, Cherise Leonard, called the meeting or order at 5:31 PM.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - September 23, 2025 - Draft
Moved by: Leslie Liddell
Seconded by: Ruth Heineman
Aye (3): Cherise Leonard, Ruth Heineman, and Leslie Liddell
Absent (2): Aisha Kennerly, and Shirley Towler-Hayes
MotionAPPROVED (3 to 0)
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1 Board Graph, Stats, Calendar, and Flyers
Moved by: Ruth Heineman
Seconded by: Leslie Liddell
Aye (3): Cherise Leonard, Ruth Heineman, and Leslie Liddell
Absent (2): Aisha Kennerly, and Shirley Towler-Hayes
MotionAPPROVED (3 to 0)
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5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Resident, Bill Nash, mentioned that he has had six different people tell him that they
watch the Library Board of Trustees' meetings. He also wanted to talk about the
Library's Zipbook program. If they Library does not have the book that you are looking
for, you may ask and they will order it from Amazon and it will come directly to your
home, and you can keep it for up to 6 months before returning it to the library. He also
spoke about the book he received recently, Listening to the Law, by Amy Coney Barrett.
It gives the history of the Constitution. A lot of these details are not covered in schools.
He would like to see small pamphlet style versions in the Children's and Teen areas of
the library.
6. YOUTH UPDATE
The Mayor's Youth Council representative, Porter Richins, spoke about the Mayor's
Youth Council. The Mayor's Youth Council offers students the opportunity to serve their
community, gain a wealth of experience in local government, and add their voice to
discussions that will shape our community. At the first meeting they learned what each
department does for our residents. They will partner up with another Youth Council
member, choose a department, and present a presentation on how that department
works and what they do. They met with Mayor, Jim Steiner, and the City Council
members at the October 15th City Council meeting. They introduced the 2025/2026
Mayor's Youth Council. The Mayor's Youth Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every
month. Their next meeting will be November 18th.
Trustees provided comments and questions. They expressed their appreciation for the
service of the Mayor's Youth Council.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Library Report - October 2025
Director, Donna Finch, introduced Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, and the
report to be presented.
Daniell presented the Library Report, along with, Office Assistant, Brittany
Swiney, for October 2025.
The Trustees provided comments.
7.2 Heritage Room Report
Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, provided a report on the Corona Public
Library's Heritage Room.
Trustees provided questions and comments.
8. TRUSTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Trustee, Heineman, mentioned that she attended the California Library Association
(CLA) conference in Riverside. It will also be in Riverside next year. She ran into a lot of
the library staff at the conference. She hopes there will be money in the budget for the
staff to attend next year.
Trustee, Liddell, asked if the library has ever considered putting on a mini conference for
staff and others. Daniell mentioned that the library staff does have an all-staff training
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day in February. This is just for training, team building, bonding, and shelf reading. As
for a larger conference in which we invite other public libraries, we have not. That could
be on the horizon, especially with the Innovation Center opening.
Vice Chair, Leonard, mentioned that the Friends of the Library have been crazy busy
with Purse-A-Palooza which was extremely successful. They had an author event with
Crime, Thriller, and Mystery authors. ReaderCon was amazing with 62 authors and 400-
500 in attendance. She thanked Library Manager, Daniell Whittington, and Library
Supervisor, Jennifer Bauserman, for putting on such an amazing event for our children.
She and Trustee, Heineman, really enjoyed themselves. She also thanked Mr. Nash,
Porter Richins, Councilman, Richins, and Brittany Swiney for coming tonight.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 PM.
Katherine Backus
Meeting Recorder
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Library Budget 2025/26
Period Ending 31 October 2025
Approved:
Measure X LCE Program Expenditures $3,198 18,447 $21,665
Approved: Spent: 14.8%
Measure X Books $21,265 $23,826 $2,561
Approved: Spent: 89.3%
Measure X Collection HQ $8,400 $13,574 $5,174
Approved: Spent: 61.9%
Measure X Electronic Info Resources $125,000 $78,020 $46,980
Spent: 62.4% Cumulative:
Books $19,232 $67,674 $48,443
Spent: 28.4% Approved:
Electronic Info Resources $36,661 $31,850
Approved: Spent: 115.1%
Audio Visual $0 $5,000 $5,000
Spent: 0.0% Approved:
Subscriptions $0 $2,500 $2,500
Cumulative: Spent: 0.0%
*Total Library $1,036,016 $2,560,624 $1,524,609
Spent: 40.5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Measure X
Electronic Measure X Measure X
*Total Electronic Measure X
Subscriptions Audio Visual Info Books Collection LCE Program
Library Info Books
Resources HQ Expenditures
Resources
Expenditures and Encumbrances $1,036,016 $0 $0 $36,661 $19,232 $78,020 $8,400 $21,265 $3,198
Account Balance $1,524,609 $2,500 $5,000 -$4,811 $48,443 $46,980 $5,174 $2,561 18,447
Spent 40.5% 0.0% 0.0% 115.1% 28.4% 62.4% 61.9% 89.3% 14.8%
Percentages represent funds used or encumbered to date. Total Library Collection Management includes full and part-time staff.
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Performance Indicator October 2025
eAudiobook Circulation Other 234
eBook Circulation Other 106
Adult Circulation Other 267
Children Circulation Other 41
Young Adult Circulation Other 26
Zipbooks Added 75
Public Service Hours 236
Reference Transactions 1069
Library Visits 20985
Website Visits 20326
Searches Library Catalog 221027
Uses of Public Internet Computers 2551
Wi-Fi Sessions 3454
Volunteer Hours 1486
Volunteer Number Of 153
Users Receiving Technology Instruction 943
Preschool Programs 22
Preschool Program Attendance 1607
School Aged Programs 22
School Aged Program Attendance 851
Young Adult Programs 32
Young Adult Program Attendance 206
Adult Programs 76
Adult Program Attendance 1419
General Interest Programs
General Interest Program Attendance
O site Programs Preschool 2
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O site Attendance Preschool 59
O site Programs School Age 10
O site Attendance School Age 765
O site Programs Young Adult 0
O site Attendance Young Adult 0
O site Programs Adult 0
O site Attendance Adult 0
O site Programs General
O site Attendance General
Children Self Directed In-Person Activities 6
Children Self Directed In-Person Participants 1622
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 184
All Ages Self Directed In-Person Activities
All Ages Self Directed In-Person Participants
Self Directed Activities
Self Directed Participants
Total Program Recordings
Total Views of Recorded Programs
General Interest In-Person Programs
General Interest Program In-Person Attendance
Total Children's Programs 44
Total Children's Program Attendance 2458
Total Young Adult Programs 32
Total Young Adult Program Attendance 206
Total Adult Programs 76
Total Adult Program Attendance 1419
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General Interest Programs Total
General Interest Program Attendance Total
O site Programs Total 12
O site Attendance Total 824
Total Library Programs 164
Total Program Attendance 4907
eBook Circulation Hoopla 487
eAudiobook Circulation Hoopla 2099
eVideo Circulation Hoopla 256
eMusic Circulation Hoopla 76
Children Circulation Hoopla 363
Adult Circulation Hoopla 2594
Unique Patrons Hoopla 957
Full Year Unique Patrons - Hoopla 1747
eBook Circulation CloudLibrary 818
eAudiobook Circulation CloudLibrary 1044
eMagazine Circulation CloudLibrary 0
Children Circulation CloudLibrary 219
Young Adult Circulation CloudLibrary 93
Adult Circulation CloudLibrary 1550
Unique Patrons CloudLibrary 996
Full Year Unique Patrons - Cloud 1901
eVideo Circulation Kanopy 1010
Children Circulation Kanopy 63
Adult Circulation Kanopy 819
Unique Patrons Kanopy 102
Full Year Unique Patrons - Kanopy 303
Budget allocation - Hoopla 53850
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Budget allocation - Cloud 31850
Budget allocation - Kanopy 7200
Budget allocation - Total 92900
Budget allocation - Physical 73826
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 1411
Total eAudiobook Circulation 3377
Total eVideo Circulation 1266
Total eMagazine Circulation 0
Total eMusic Circulation 76
Total Children Digital Downloads 623
Total Young Adult Digital Downloads 119
Total Adult Digital Downloads 2954
Total Unique Patrons 2055
Full Year Unique Patrons - Total 3433
Total Digital Circulation (by Vendor) 6130
Collection Size 72422
% DOA 14.93
Adult Items Added 306
Total Items Added 532
Children Items Added 62
DEI Items Added 30
Other Items Added 109
Young Adult Items Added 55
No Circ for 3 Years 7.99
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New Patrons 973
Total Patrons 35053
Unexpired Patrons 30631
Total Circulation Physical and Digital 31960
Total Physical Circulation 25830
Adult Physical Circulation 5635
Young Adult Physical Circulation 1082
Children Physical Circulation 18971
Other Physical Circulation 142
Requested Holds
Ful lled Holds
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Corona Public Library Events - December 2025 LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 8:00pm
WWW.CORONACA.GOV/LIBRARY • (951) 736-2384 • 650 SOUTH MAIN ST. Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday LIBRARY CLOSED
WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY December 24 & 25th
Christmas
On the Go Adaptive Art Class Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime Coding Class
All Ages Ages 14+ with Caregivers Ages 3 - 5 Ages 3 - 5 Ages 10 - 15 December 31st &
10:15am - 10:50am 10:15am - 10:50am 4:45pm - 5:45pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm 10:00am - 12:00pm
CLOSED Dec 24th & 31st CLOSED Dec 25th & Jan 1st January 1st
CLOSED Dec 26th
Ontario Park No Class Dec 23rd & 30th High Desert Room High Desert Room Computer Learning Center New Years
F.A.M. Room
Homework Center* Toddler Storytime Little Ones Storytime BIWEEKLY
Homework Center* Ages 18 - 36m w/ Caregivers Ages 0 - 24m w/ Caregivers
Grades K - 6
Grades K - 6 10:20am - 10:45am 10:20am - 10:45am Spanish Bilingual
3:30pm - 5:30pm CLOSED Dec 24th & 31st CLOSED Dec 25th & Jan 1st Storytime
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ends Dec 18th F.A.M. Room F.A.M. Room Ages 3 - 7
Ends Dec 18th
Learning Lab (downstairs) On the Go December 12th
Learning Lab (downstairs) Homework Center* 3:30pm - 4:00pm
BIWEEKLY All Ages Grades K - 6 High Desert Room HERITAGE ROOM
Math Tutor 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adaptive Story Hour No Outing Dec 24th & 31st
3:30pm - 5:30pm
MONTHLY HOURS
High School and College Ends Dec 18th
Ages 14+ with Caregivers 4:00pm - 5:30pm Cresta Verde Park Learning Lab (downstairs) Mon - Thu 10:00am - 7:45pm
STEM for Little Twigs Fri 10:00am - 1:30pm
December 8th Ends December 11th Maker Exchange Ages 1 - 6 w/ caregivers
10:00am - 11:30am Ages 10 - 15
Math Tutor 2:00pm - 5:45pm
High Desert Room High School and College December 5th
F.A.M. Room 2:00pm - 5:00pm Sat 10:00am - 1:45pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm 10:00am - 11:30am
MONTHLY Maker Exchange CLOSED Dec 24th & 31st F.A.M. Room Please call (951) 279-3593
Located in Children's Room Ends December 11th
Ages 16+ for questions, or more
Genealogy Meeting High Desert Room
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ages 18+ CLOSED Dec 23rd & 30th
Homework Center*
Grades K - 6
MONTHLY Saturday information.
December 1st Located in Children's Room
3:30pm - 5:30pm Fiction Book Club BIWEEKLY VETS CONNECT
6:00pm - 7:45pm BIWEEKLY Ends Dec 18th Ages 18+ HOURS
F.A.M. Room Learning Lab (downstairs) December 19th Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Mystery Book Club Math Tutor 10:30am - 11:30am Ages 16+
Ages 16+
Board Room
Wed 10:00am - 12:00pm
High School and College December 13th
Ages 18+ December 2nd & 16th Please call (951) 279-3739
4:00pm - 5:30pm 10:00am - 1:30pm
December 1st 5:30pm - 7:30pm for more information.
6:30pm - 7:30pm Board Room
Ends December 11th
High Desert Room
StoryWalk® Board Room
Board Room
BIWEEKLY Merging PASSPORT
literacy, HOURS
Vets Connect Book Club
STUDY ROOMS For Veterans
physical
activity, Passport Services are by
NOW EASIER THAN EVER TO BOOK! December 3rd & 17th and fun! appointment only.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Reserve your study space online with your Board Room at Mountain Gate Mon - Thu 10:20am - 7:00pm
OPEN DURING PARK HOURS
Corona Public Library Card or CNUSD Smart Pass! Read to a Dog Fri 11:00am - 4:00pm
Perfect for solo cramming or group projects 3100 S. Main Street
Ages 14+
Grades K - 6
Visit https://coronacalibrary.libcal.com December 10th
2:30pm - 3:30pm
High Desert Room
@coronalibrary
KEY *Free registration required All Ages On the Go Child Teen Adult Adaptive (Special Needs)
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In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in any event, please contact the ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266.
Scheduled events are subject to change in cases of staff shortage, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Check @CoronaLibrary for schedule updates.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Adopt a
Reading Buddy!
Adopt a plush puppy or kitty
to be your cozy reading buddy!
Make your friend a new collar
Decorate their pet carrier
Fill out their adoption certificate
Learn about real pet adoption and pet care
from community experts.
We’ll have Corona Animal Shelter sharing tips
for families!
December 11, 2025 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Frances Aldama Martinez Community Room
The event is available to the first 75 children (grades
K-6) on a first-come, first-served basis.
California Library Literacy
Are you an enrolled Adult Learner? Services is a project of the
This program helps adult learners with families fulfill California State Library,
the following literacy goals: supported with funds from
the State of California.
Attend a library program, workshop, or class for
entertainment or to learn something new. In compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance
Access community resources. to participate in any event, please contact the
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Navigate systems and services. ADA coordinator at (951) 736-2266
¡Adopta un compañero
de lectura!
¡Adopta un perrito o gatito de peluche
para que sea tu compañero de lectura!
Haz un collar nuevo para tu amigo
Decora su portador de mascotas
Completa su certificado de adopción
Aprende sobre la adopción y el cuidado de
mascotas reales de expertos de la comunidad.
¡Tendremos al Refugio de animales de Corona
compartiendo consejos con las familias!
11 de diciembre de 2025 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Salón Comunitario Frances Aldama Martinez
El evento está disponible para los primeros 75 niños
(de kínder a sexto grado) por orden de llegada.
California Library Literacy
¿Está usted inscrito en nuestros programas de Services es un proyecto de la
aprendizaje para adultos? Este programa ayuda a Biblioteca Estatal de
alcanzar los siguientes objetivos de alfabetización: California, apoyado con
fondos del Estado de
Asistir un programa, taller o clase en la biblioteca para California.
entretenimiento o para aprender algo nuevo. En cumplimiento con la Ley para
Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA,
Acceder recursos de la comunidad. sigla en inglés), si necesita asistencia especial
Navegar por sistemas y servicios. Page 17 of 32 para participar en este evento, comuníquese
con el Coordinador de la ADA al (951) 736-2266.
a Bea u tifu l
Coron
i t y C le a n u p s
Commun
Winter 2026
Planting and Cleanup - Mondale Street - Saturday, January 24th
Community Cleanup - Valencia Road - Saturday, February 21st
Spring 2026
Arbor Day Planting - Buena Vista Park - Saturday, March 28th
Planting and Cleanup - Fresno Trail - Saturday, April 25th
Community Cleanup - Skyline Drive - Saturday, May 16th
All events are 9:00 am - 11:00 am
All ages unless otherwise noted
Sign up for our next event!
CoronaCA.gov/Registration
Questions? Contact us!
951-736-2241
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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
HELP US HELP
OTHERS IN THE UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS
COMMUNITY.
Homework Helper, Community Corona Public Library at 6:30 p.m.
Cleanups, and Youth Sports
opportunities are waiting for Monday, January 26, 2026
you!
Monday, February 23, 2026
VOLUNTEER FOR THE COMMUNITY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT! Monday, March 16, 2026
To learn more about our volunteer Monday, April 20, 2026
program join us for the next
Volunteer Orientation at the
Monday, May 18, 2026
Corona Public Library's
Community Rooms. Background Check: All prospective volunteers for ongoing
opportunities must pass a background check, including
those under 18. This process can take 4-6 weeks. Please
Single-day volunteer
plan ahead. The City of Corona cannot accept court-
opportunities also available on:
referred or school-mandated volunteers who need to
CoronaCA.gov/registration.
complete their hours to meet disciplinary requirements.
Corona Public Library • 650 South Main Street
Circle City Center • 365 North Main Street
Corona Senior Center • 921 South Belle Avenue
Corona Recreation • 400 South Vicentia Avenue (951) 736-2377 • www.CoronaCA.gov/LaRS
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in
this event, contact the ADA Coordinator at (951) 736-2266.
OPORTUNIDADES
PARA VOLUNTARIOS
AYÚDENOS A AYUDAR
A OTROS EN LA Próximas orientaciones
COMUNIDAD.
¡Oportunidades para voluntarios Biblioteca de Corona a las 6:30 p.m.
en el centro de tarea, programas de
deportes, limpiezas comunitarias Kids Lunes, 26 de enero, 2026
Club y más te esperan!
Lunes, 23 de febrero, 2026
¡SEA VOLUNTARIO PARA EL
DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS
A LA COMUNIDAD! Lunes, 16 de marzo, 2026
Lunes, 20 de abril, 2026
Para aprender mas sobre el programa
de voluntarios acompáñenos para la
Lunes, 18 de mayo, 2026
siguiente orientación de voluntarios
en los cuartos de comunidad de la
Verificación de antecedentes: Todos interesados en ser
Biblioteca de Corona.
voluntarios que continuan deben ser aprobados con una
verificación de antecedentes, incluyendo aquellos menores de 18
Oportunidades de un años. Este proceso puede tardar 4-6 semanas. Planifique por
solo día disponibles en: adelanto. La ciudad de Corona no acepta voluntarios referidos
CoronaCA.gov/registration
por la corte o por mandato escolar por requisitos disciplinarios.
Corona Public Library • 650 South Main Street
Circle City Center • 365 North Main Street
Corona Senior Center • 921 South Belle Avenue
Corona Recreation • 400 South Vicentia Avenue (951) 736-2377 • www.CoronaCA.gov/LaRS
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En cumplimiento con la Acta para Americanos con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en este
evento, comuníquese con el Coordinador de la ADA al (951) 736-2266.
Library Report
Daniell Whittington
Library Manager
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Library Programming
Head Start Holiday Party
• Friday, December 19 from 9:20am -
11am
• Students from Garretson, A
Home Gardens, and Jefferson
elementary schools
• City of Corona employees buy gifts for the
attendees
• We invite the Trustees to attend!
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Library Board of Trustees
Next Year's Schedule
• Any requests for staff presentation
items?
16 • November meeting date (on or before
Thanksgiving week)?
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Corona Library
Staff Highlight
• Lourdes
• Newest FT employee!
16 • Works in LCE - Maker
Exchange, Programming, and
Social Media Team!
• Fun fact: Lourdes reads about
50 books a year. "I am always
in search of my favorite book
of all time."
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Literacy & Community Engagement
Upcoming Events
Friends of the
Dungeons & Dragons Library Pet Care Outreach Video Game Social
Holiday Concerts & Family Literacy
December 2nd & 16th December 2, 9, 16 December 11th December 12th@2p
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01 02 03
Top of the Charts!
October Top Titles -
Fiction
1. My Hero Academia, Horikishi – 62
2. Pokémon Adventures, Kushaka – 38
04 05 06 3. Demon Slayer, Gotouge - 32
4. Komi Can't Communicate, Oda - 32
5. Jujutsu Kaisen, Akutami - 28
6. Boruto, Kodachi - 24
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01 02 03
Top of the Charts!
October Top Titles –
Non -Fiction
1. Primary Phonics set 4, Makar – 20
2. Primary Phonics set 3, Makar – 14
04 05 06 3. Primary Phonics set 5, Makar – 11
4. Independent Reader, Conn– 7
5. The World Book Discovery Science
Encyclopedia – 5
6. Primary Phonics set 1, Makar -5
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01 02 03
Top of the Charts!
October Top Titles –
eBooks
1. We All Live Here, Moyes – 36
2. The Women, Hannah – 34
04 05 06 3. Onyx Storm, Yarros – 27
4. Just for the Summer, Jimenez - 25
5. How to Survive Camping: The Man
with No Shadow, Quinn – 25
6. Great Big Beautiful Life, Henry – 24
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Library Board of Trustees
Library Incident
Updates
• October - November:
• Suspensions – 0
• Drugs & Drug paraphernalia – 0
• Incident Reports – 0
• Library Materials Consideration - 0
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Looking Ahead
Upcoming Items
State of the City
Nov. 20 • Historic Civic Center
• Starts at 6pm
Library Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 27 -28 • Library will reopen on Saturday, November 22
at 10am
Dec. 7
City of Corona's Holiday Lighting Celebration
• Corona City Hall South Lawn, 4pm
• Live entertainment
• Family-friendly activities
• Special visit from Santa!
Dec. 19 Head Start Holiday Party
• Frances Aldama Community Room, 9:20am
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Questions ? daniell.whittington@CoronaCA.gov
951-279 -3728
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