October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Imperial Public Library Board

The Imperial Public Library Board’s October 13, 2026 regular meeting included approval of the September 8 minutes and a unanimous vote to cancel the November meeting. The board discussed the library’s $20,000 PlayFall grant for “Sprout Play Grows Here,” which will expand hands-on play and learning for children ages 0–8 and their families. Planned activities include improving the early learning room, mobile play resources, an enhanced story walk, circulating play kits, and bilingual caregiver guidance. Equipment choices will be informed by community input, accessibility needs, available space, and cost; staff will obtain vendor quotes and submit proposed equipment selections, budget, and purchases for grant approval. No equipment purchases or vendor awards were approved at this meeting.

Board members expressed support for community participation, volunteer recruitment, and exploring monthly Discovery Saturdays, which were not included in the grant application and remain subject to staffing and further planning. The manager also reported that emergency supplies had been purchased following an earlier facilities evaluation and that damaged books were being dried after storm-related leaks; no dollar amount or contract details were provided for that purchase. The book bike was being prepared for use, with safety equipment and a library logo still under consideration.