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Jul 8, 2026

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Published Jul 8, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Library Board meeting summary

The board approved the April minutes, excused a member’s absences, and revised a draft letter to City Council about Janet F. Harte Library before sending it back for more work in July.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Library Board meeting minutes — March 3, 2026

The Library Board met at La Retama Central Library; the February 3, 2026 minutes were approved and a prior absence for a board member was excused. Staff and partner updates included a Friends of CCPL report, a Local History Memory Lab presentation (requesting two additional library assistants and noting a $100,000 staff budget), and a Director’s Report covering an AHA partnership for blood-pressure monitoring equipment, delivery of an emergency generator and temporary closure of La Retama (March 6–9) for power work, cancellation of a fundraising event, and a planned five-year Internet service agreement application for E-rate funding to be considered by Council.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Corpus Christi Library Board — Meeting Minutes (Feb 3, 2026)

The Library Board met at La Retama Central Library. Roll call recorded seven in-person members and one virtual. Public commenters raised concerns about delayed posting of January minutes and outreach to broader community. The board amended and approved the January 6, 2026 minutes. Committee report noted Friends of CCPL upcoming events. Staff presented on CCPL partnerships. Director’s report included library card statistics, warming center hours, and planned temporary closures at La Retama for generator installation and epoxy flooring; a pottery exhibit and Success by 6 events were announced. Board discussed how agendas are created and requested an update on Harte Library and possible relocation of the April meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:57 am.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Library Board amends annual report, requests 12% budget increase, and elects new officers

At the January 6, 2026 Library Board meeting at La Retama Central Library, members approved amended annual report language, voted to request a 12% budget increase, and elected Marilena Garza as Chair and Pooja Bindingnavele as Vice Chair.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Library Board (Dec 2, 2025): November minutes approved; updates on Harte Library, Bond projects, Friends' grants, and annual report volunteers

The Library Board met at La Retama Central Library with all members present. The Board unanimously approved the November 4, 2025 minutes. Public commenters raised concerns about Harte Library, materials, and urged transparency; some referenced other libraries as examples. The Friends of CCPL reported on upcoming programming grants and support for STEM/phonics kits. The Director updated the Board on Bond 2022 and 2024 projects (La Retama exterior improvements and emergency generator, Garcia Library/Senior Center design), and ongoing efforts to identify temporary and permanent solutions for Harte Library. Volunteers were named to draft the Board's annual report; officer nominations and a vote were scheduled for the January meeting.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Library Board (Nov 4, 2025): October minutes approved; Harte Library land search continues; vendor disruption noted

The Library Board met at La Retama Central Library. The board approved the October 7, 2025 minutes and unanimously excused a member’s prior absence. A public commenter urged advocacy for Harte Library and expanded island services. The Friends of CCPL reported efforts to fund supplemental kitchen supplies and staff will provide a donation list. The Director reported the Winter Coat and Critter Comfort drives (Nov–Jan), progress reviewing Young Adult/Teen collections, Baker & Taylor’s announced closure and resulting vendor searches/delays, and that the City looked at buying land from FBISD for Harte Library but FBISD “decided to hold off” (document text). A Computer 101 program expansion to senior centers was described. Meeting adjourned at 11:17 am.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Library Board approves September minutes; hears literacy report and director updates at La Retama Central Library

On October 7, 2025 the Corpus Christi Library Board met at La Retama Central Library. The board approved the September 2, 2025 minutes unanimously, received a literacy report from the Corpus Christi Literacy Council, and heard director updates including library card issuance statistics, internships, a Minor Home Repair Program schedule, La Retama exterior renovations, Harte-Garcia service changes, and a new CCPL logo. Public commenters addressed material removal, library card options, and concerns about potential library closures and long‑term solutions.

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