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Laredo library advisory committee honors outgoing leaders, reviews kiosk pilot and sensory-room usage
Summary
Committee honored outgoing director Maria G. Solis and Roberto Ortiz, heard that a pilot virtual court kiosk is live at Moss Library, noted sensory rooms drew 1,400+ visitors Oct–Nov, approved past minutes and set the next meeting for Jan. 28, 2026.
At a meeting of the Laredo Public Library Advisory Committee, members recognized longtime library leaders, reviewed service and program updates and scheduled the next meeting for Jan. 28, 2026. The committee approved minutes from its Oct. 29, 2025 meeting and discussed a pilot virtual court kiosk, sensory-room use and community events.
The committee opened with recognition for former director Maria G. Solis. Speaker 6 presented a plaque “presented to Maria G. Solis, Laredo Public Library advisory committee liaison” and members praised Solis’s leadership, specifically noting the library system remained open during the COVID-19 period. “In recognition of your outstanding and dedicated service to the citizens of Laredo, the Laredo Public Library salutes your leadership,” Speaker 6 read while presenting the plaque.
Members also honored Roberto Ortiz for years of service (listed 2008–2025). Several members described Ortiz as a…
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