02-23-2026 (Library) MinutesLibrary Advisory Board
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Minutes
In -person Meeting
February 23, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Justin Strauch called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following Library Board members were
present: Justin Strauch, Monica Munoz, Mallory Morris, Toshia Kimball, Sarah Sponsel, Zachary Todd,
Brian Ortiz & Ofilia Barrera Board Liaison.
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name
and address. Board requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to
converse, deliberate, or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation.
No citizens were present at the meeting.
tow CONSENT AGENDA
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of October 27, 2025 Library Advisory Board Meeting
minutes.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Zachary Todd, seconded by Toshia Kimball, to approve the minutes as presented.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Review and approve updated Meeting Room Policy.
Board Action:
A motion was made by Monica Munoz, seconded by Brian Ortiz, to approve the updated Meeting Room
Policy as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION — DISCUSSION ITEMS
WS1. Staff Spotlight: Debbie Nowling, Youth Services Supervisor.
Debbie Nowling was unable to attend and will be rescheduled.
WS2. Friends of the Library Review and Updates with Allison Stowe.
Allison Stowe, President of the Friends of the Library, presented the Board with a recap of 2025 including
statistics for: memberships, donations, programs, and events. Photographs of new furniture purchased by
the Friends of the Library for the adult area were shared and information regarding Project Judy was
given.
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WS3. LAB Meeting Frequency Discussion.
Board members were encouraged to discuss the frequency of meetings and whether or not any changes to
the existing monthly schedule are needed.
WS4. Review Monthly Report for January.
Ofilia Barrera guided the Board through statistics regarding program attendance and resource usage for
the period of October 16, 2025 to January 14, 2026. Family events contributed to the higher attendance
numbers in October, November, & December. Data Axle saw a significant increase in the number of
records downloaded for the month of October,while the unique number of log -ins for that same period
saw only a slight increase, demonstrating how some users are more proficient with their searches.
WS5. Review New At a Glance Style Report for January.
Ofilia Barrera shared an alternate presentation of the Monthly Report information. The At a Glance Style
Report covers the same time period of October 16, 2025 to January 14, 2026 while offering the
information in a more condensed infographic version.
WS6. Review Monthly Report for February.
Ofilia Barrera presented the Board with statistics regarding program attendance and resource usage for the
period of January 15, 2026 to February 11, 2026. Factors contributing to the number of New Borrowers
were discussed.
WS7. Review New At a Glance Style Report for February.
The Board was given time to review and compare the two different styles of reports for the same time r
period of January 15, 2026 to February 11, 2026. Going forward the monthly information will be
presented in a format combining elements of both styles. Having attended the webinar Al Trends That
Will Transform Your Organization, Ofilia Barrera shared some positive ways to use Al and provided a
glimpse into this year's Summer Kickoff event.
WS8. Review Upcoming Programs for March 2026.
Ofilia Barrera presented a list of upcoming programs for the month of March highlighting the Irish Dance
program on the 21 st and a scheduled visit from the Texas Buffalo Soldiers on the 31 st. Regular
storytimes and book clubs will continue during Spring Break while several family friendly programs are
planned such as: visits from school choirs, the annual Ramadan event, and The Ramazini Circus, and a
Teen Trinket Fair.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Toshia Kimball, seconded by Zachary Todd, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
Jus trauch, Chair
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