Library Advisory Board Meeting - April 16, 2026

The City of Newberg Library Advisory Board met on April 16, 2026, to discuss various library operations and updates. Key procurement-related topics included the emergency removal of a hazardous tree by Dundy Tree Removal, funded through city resources, and the installation of heat-protective window film funded by a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation. The board also reviewed shelving improvements in the Carnegie Library, supported by a $35,000 donation from the Library Friends group, which is being used to complete several shelving projects. Additionally, the board discussed updates to library card policies in coordination with the CCRLS circulation committee, aiming to streamline card types and clarify usage. No formal motions or contract awards were recorded during the meeting, but ongoing procurement activities related to facility maintenance and resource management were highlighted.