Orange County Library District has officially adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, following a public hearing held on September 30, 2025. The final budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 is set at $175,148,620, reflecting a 5.82% increase from the previous year. This decision was made during the second and final public hearing, where the library's millage rate was also established at 0.3748, which is 5.34% above the rollback rate.

The meeting, convened as the Orange County Library District Governing Board, included remarks from library officials and an opportunity for public comment. However, no members of the public chose to speak during the hearing. The board unanimously approved both the millage and budget resolutions, with motions made by newly appointed board member Stephanie Hadocia and seconded by Commissioner Gomez Cordero.

In addition to the budget discussions, the meeting concluded with a note on the potential implications of an impending federal government shutdown, which could affect various levels of government operations. The board expressed hope for a timely resolution to the issues causing the shutdown.

This budget approval marks a significant step in ensuring continued library services and resources for the Orange County community in the coming year.