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Library Manager Danielle Whittington presented the policy changes and asked the trustees to review and recommend them. \"I'm going to bring 3 policy updates to your attention and I would like for the library board of trustees to review and recommend the updates to the code of conduct policy the study room policy and the collection development policy,\" Whittington said.

Whittington said the code of conduct revisions add photography, filming and \"stalking\" to prohibited conduct, bar charging large wheeled electric devices inside the library (citing fire risk) and clarify where eating and drinking are permitted. She told trustees the library will continue to allow prepackaged snacks in most areas but will prohibit hot meals and meal deliveries in certain spaces, and the Heritage Room and computer/tech areas will remain food-free.

\"We're not allowing any hot food ... no meals so no salads, I don't know canes chicken tender meals, none of that. And no meal delivery,\" Whittington said, describing the intent to balance hospitality with safety and preservation of library spaces.

The lost-and-found policy was revised to reduce retention from 90 days to 30 days to limit storage accumulation and allow timely donation of unclaimed items. Whittington also said collection policy language was updated to comply with recent state requirements she referenced as \"AB 18 25\" and the \"California freedom to read act,\" changes she said were necessary for eligibility for certain literacy and building grants.

Trustees moved to accept the policy updates. Trustee Heinemann made the motion; Trustee Liddell seconded. The board vote was recorded as Chair Kennerly yes, Vice Chair Cherise Leonard yes, Trustee Heinemann yes and the remaining trustee votes recorded as approving the motion.

During discussion, trustees asked practical questions about enforcement and operational details, including whether the library would issue no-trespass orders for repeat violators. Whittington said the library may seek no-trespass orders after a third violation in some cases; she said such outcomes were rare and that staff recorded only two instances of a fourth violation during FY25.

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The trustees approved the recommended policy updates in a recorded vote; staff said they will implement the changes and return any required notifications to funders and partners as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Library Board of Trustees - 9/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Corona Library Board voted to recommend updates expanding prohibited conduct, limiting lost-and-found retention to 30 days and aligning collection policy with the California freedom-to-read requirements cited by staff.","taxTitle","Corona City, Riverside County, California","taxId",5799,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466434,"Corona library outlines FY26 budget, highlights Measure X and donor support",517,1092000,1609000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824224-a34cb7024701b911a2ca4c6fdb1d1c41&start=1092&end=1609","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824224-a34cb7024701b911a2ca4c6fdb1d1c41/thumbnail_1092000.jpg","/articles/6466434/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Corona-library-outlines-FY26-budget-highlights-Measure-X-and-donor-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466434-4d3af43bcb832e66927c46783f434a87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770942267&Signature=iRm5SpCAOtPcE1UF0Lz6aK4nhWmwmiFRa8dXccJobsYRWhnTUaOJNS9~BmIgFo-XDyiS2mllMZ4Fi2bdPnSkAQuMyRprliUidGrkwkUYjZ8u6Oed3c-7ua5EQBnBwXmEbru1bZmOlYMRjIoPDOu~E61RUERUrK4wV~jU5dUdSIV1oo1emYykAG1FuOb~~2gGzIOf-o93jrES9QC0NfRgqz~bBH9QQ6OvVhLX7F849Z6Pk5Ze9e4HiUsiskYct-q8QKHxlbdpDl-te2iEepfVxjb-dj~yMWEbb-UBktFtQUBmZY~VWpKfBlDGesozPX~HETrGCuJbxnG75keqX0jHTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Corona Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed the library's fiscal-year 2026 budget at its September meeting, with staff outlining Measure X allocations, donor gifts and pending grants and capital projects.

Library management said the library general fund budget covers core programs and collection management, while Measure X sales-tax revenue and outside grants fund e-media and capital needs. Management Analyst I Catherine Back presented budget details on behalf of the library.

\"Our Measure X funds are providing $528,381 to the library this year,\" Management Analyst I Catherine Back said, summarizing the dedicated local funding source approved by voters in November 2020. Back said Measure X pays for personnel (three librarians, one office assistant and two library assistants), e-media databases previously funded by developer impact fees, new self-check machines and collection-management software.

The board heard line-item figures: collection management at $1,262,141; literacy and community engagement at $641,152; e-media database support of $125,000; new self-check machines at $48,190; and collection-development software at $13,574. Back also reported $528,381 in Measure X funding and $18,834 available from developer impact fees.

Friends of the Corona Public Library have pledged $95,000 for FY26, Back said, with the donation earmarked for several items: $25,000 for summer program supplies, $47,000 for children's and teen-area signage, $8,000 for a new stage for the Francis Aldama Room and $15,000 for Hoopla e-media content.

Capital projects noted include elevator and HVAC work, each described as projects \"over $300,000.\" Back said the library received an English-as-a-second-language (ESL) grant of $93,380 for FY26 and has requested a $74,970.97 adult and family literacy grant pending approval. A Building Forward grant for security cameras was described as being prepared for bid; Back gave the budget line as $216,009.92. A Zip Books grant for 02/26 totaling $15,840 was also reported.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the relationship between Hoopla and Zip Books. Back explained that Hoopla is one of the library's digital platforms, while the Zip Books Palace Project expansion will allow patrons to request e-books and audiobooks through a separate California State Library platform. Trustee Liddell and Vice Chair Cherise Leonard both commented positively on the variety of services supported by the budget.

The budget presentation did not include a formal action to adopt the full city budget at this meeting; the board received the report and discussed priorities and grant timelines. Staff noted developer impact fees fluctuate with local development and that several capital items are contingent on formal procurement and grant awards.

Members of the public did not submit speaker cards or written comments during the budget portion of the meeting.

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Staff said they will continue to monitor grant approvals and provide updates to the trustees; the board will next receive a library budget update at a future meeting or as required by the city's budget calendar.","Library staff told the board the FY26 library budget relies on Measure X sales-tax revenues, a $95,000 Friends donation and several grants and capital projects including elevator and HVAC work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466420,"Veterans Connect program expands outreach as library helps compile names for new memorial",536,2092000,2628000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824224-a34cb7024701b911a2ca4c6fdb1d1c41&start=2092&end=2628","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824224-a34cb7024701b911a2ca4c6fdb1d1c41/thumbnail_2092000.jpg","/articles/6466420/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Veterans-Connect-program-expands-outreach-as-library-helps-compile-names-for-new-memorial","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466420-f0f5111877104b56dd0abd989e7d2a87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770942267&Signature=BcM~H6TbaticZKMpFCcwm~4mGovkGMvoOz9iP2BxrhLj7jCiolzNmK7KSg9VuQU0HTcKrbOY86QFnLzuqCFFx6DrmFQ57XczXZIpeua8YXAuZEbVRt7qQzeNA8SX~zIKxz7zl~wNR9Sbpd4cdmT5fmAOuKo0LOAfhBE5dy0SSIvmkoHBl9dEbzT5RaeGetZlWnPm1VpqYQr0-p8HQUde8gjIeVFezQTB0vt2fx1B80g-amijedF67xLSb11kpcifXxRrsJZ3808Zdn74ruhmdxbzAgpiK6I3b4Nfr~bfDZWD5n-DKqDnJu6uo65oEPKET0tumZ-b-iern6g4TlL5oQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff and volunteers updated the Corona Public Library Board of Trustees on the Veterans Connect at the Library program and the library's role in compiling names for a new veterans memorial outside City Hall.

Library Specialist Martin presented the veterans update, describing weekly office hours, volunteer staffing and recent donations. \"For those of you who may be unaware ... the Veterans Connect at the library program does is provide service to local veterans and their families,\" Martin said, summarizing the program's purpose.

Martin said volunteers provide weekly office hours on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon to help veterans with benefits questions, including health care, housing, employment and burial honors. He said the program hosted a resource fair last year and recently received a $1,000 donation from the Corona Elks Foundation.

Volunteers cited by Martin include David (lead volunteer and former VA team member), Sally (book-club lead), Rose (in training) and John (temporarily unavailable). Martin said the library hopes to expand office hours as volunteers complete training.

A major task discussed was compiling records and names for the new veterans memorial outside City Hall. Martin said the Heritage Room holds some historical records and that more modern records will likely require requests to the National Archives, which require mailed written requests. He said staff have reached out to local organizations such as the Corona Vet Center to determine whether names already exist locally.

\"We are trying to see if we can get anybody who has maybe already done that work locally, specifically the Corona Vet Center,\" Martin said. He told trustees the goal is to provide a complete and updated list so that service members from Corona can be properly honored at the new memorial, which city staff expect to have ready for Veterans Day.

Martin also described planned winter projects (clothing and shoe drives, a friendship-bench concept to provide trained volunteer listeners at the memorial) and a veterans book club that meets biweekly in the boardroom. Trustees praised the volunteer-driven work and suggested outreach to local groups such as Gold Star Mothers and the Riverside national (as noted by a trustee during discussion).

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Staff said they will continue records work and coordination with local veteran organizations and city departments; trustees thanked volunteers and encouraged continued outreach and grant pursuit.","Library staff and volunteers described Veterans Connect office hours, an upcoming resource fair, volunteer roles and work to compile names for the city's new veterans memorial outside City Hall.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466425,"Library to add Palace Project e-book requests; Hoopla remains core e-media platform",1140,587000,1727000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824224-a34cb7024701b911a2ca4c6fdb1d1c41&start=587&end=1727","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824224-a34cb7024701b911a2ca4c6fdb1d1c41/thumbnail_587000.jpg","/articles/6466425/Corona-City/Riverside-County/California/Library-to-add-Palace-Project-e-book-requests-Hoopla-remains-core-e-media-platform","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466425-28f1c9dcfed24c331a3dbd9f861f15e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770942267&Signature=EJ7ePlBC2jQqs9jE173O6kBWMcmfwxsEvrkCN3buTpaCAYii4BpWGICjhtYMPA9UzWUwSeGr-2BqvsABHPXzKO9F8ogsjXrYPhfIrxYyVQy2JIFZbPJdjbIHO~GHznjP9gBlN7kgLILwyIyMDwOFQHgbED2z1yuP-P6ObUISF4igQ4pe4GK8o~4MF7QWI2J1alY07Kk8asfPfLYYTHijyUaN1OiWdshQbLmJkFsdqYIKRG1NKk6qv1qEmvSCYJcRs9H-aqkAs98LJaC3tPxpIejYChjBKLEB9r~nbp2ev8o1KWi0HwTsI0b2MjzMsL~G-PVlHeRWNOGQYh0FfvVk3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Corona Public Library staff said they will expand the Zip Books program to include requests for e-books and audiobooks through the Palace Project app, while continuing to use Hoopla and other platforms for digital content.

Library Manager Danielle Whittington described the Palace Project rollout and asked trustees to note that the new e-request option would not affect patrons' existing monthly print Zip Books limits.

\"This is a really exciting being launched by the California state library, it's called the zip books Palace project. So patrons are able to request different types of e books and audio books through the palace project app,\" Whittington said, adding that patrons can download the app and request titles separately from the library's print Zip Books requests.

Management Analyst Catherine Back clarified the distinction between Hoopla and the Palace Project when trustees asked. \"Hoopla is just 1 of platforms that we use for the zip books. The zip books programs that would that we currently have at the library is just for print. But the zip books Palace project is an e pro ebook an audiobook program given by the California State Library,\" Back said.

Trustees were told that the Palace Project e-requests will not count against the library's existing monthly Zip Books print limits and that staff will share program details and contact information for questions (zipbooks@califoot.org, as provided in the presentation). Back and Whittington encouraged trustees and patrons to test the app and raise any questions to staff.

The board also heard that the library purchased new self-check machines and continues to invest in digital platforms through Measure X and Friends funding. Trustees expressed support for expanding digital access.

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Staff said they will publicize the Palace Project option and provide guidance for patrons; staff will report back on uptake and any implementation issues.","Library Manager Danielle Whittington told trustees the Zip Books program will expand to allow e-book and audiobook requests through the California State Library's Palace Project app while Hoopla continues as a popular digital platform.","actionData","errors"]

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