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Home My WebLink AboutLIB 2026-02-19 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS LIBRARY BOARD AGENDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 9015 GRAND AVENUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENTS C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026 regular Library Board meeting. D. DEPARTMENT UPDATES D.1 Key Performance Indicators report. D.2 Past Library programs and events update. D.3 Upcoming Library programs and events update. E. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS E.1 Discuss any personnel updates. E.2 Discuss and consider date for next Library Board meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT Certification Thursday, February 19, 2026 Library Board Agenda Page 1 of 2 I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills Library Board was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551 , Texas Government Code on Friday, February 13, 2026 by 3:00 PM. Cathyanne McNeely Library Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Thursday, February 19, 2026 Library Board Agenda Page 2 of 2 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: February 19, 2026 SUBJECT: Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026 regular Library Board meeting. PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director SUMMARY: The minutes listed are approved by majority vote of the Library Board members at Library Board meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library office prepares action minutes for each Library Board meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the agenda for review and approval by the Library Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the January 15, 2026 regular Library Board meeting. MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE January 15, 2026 Board Participants: Staci Pope Board Member, Place 1 Holly Mitchell Board Member, Place 2 Kathy Antropik Chair, Place 3 Tyler Chambers Board Member, Place 4 Deborah Smith Board Member, Place 6 Stacy Herron Board Member, Place 7 Lo Linford Board Member, Alternate Absent: Erin Rodriguez Board Member, Place 5 Staff Participants: Cecilia Barham Library Director Cathy McNeely Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chairwoman Kathy Antropik called the meeting to order on January 15, 2026, at 6.02 pm. PUBLIC COMMENTS This meeting had no public comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Chambers moved to accept the minutes, Ms. Herron seconded, and the minutes were unanimously approved. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Barham reviewed the library's key performance indicators from November and December 2025 and answered questions. REPORT ON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Ms. Barham reported on past Library events: • NRH Christmas Tree Lighting event on 12/4/25 from 6:00-8:OOpm: 623 people attended. • Behind the Book event with author Katherine Center on 12/10/25 at 1:OOpm: 131 people attended. • Pinterest Party (lace flowers) on 1/3 at 11:00am: 21 people participated. �-OOpm- Dress & Decorum: Translating Regency-era clothing Into Living History on 1/6 at 45 people attended. • Jane Austen Movie Night on 1/12 at 6:OOpm: 21 people attended. • Regency Music with 50 Strings Duo on 1/13 at 6:OOpm: 109 people attended. And upcoming events, including: • Jane's Afternoon Tea event on 1/24 from 12:00-2:OOpm. • Start your Own Business educational workshop class on 1/28 at 6.00pm. • AARP Tax Aide appointments from 2/2-4/13 on Mondays and Thursdays. • Celebrating Culture series (Western Music with Kristyn Harris on 3/24 at 6.00pm. 2026 LIBRARY GOALS AND OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES Ms. Barham presented the 2025 Citizen survey and Library Cardholders survey results. Based on these results the library leadership team evaluated the Library SMART goals target and outlined operational priorities for 2026. Mrs. Barham discussed the operational priorities and answered questions from the board. NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting will be held on February 19, 2026 at 6:OOpm. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7.02 pm. 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"I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the Library Director DATE: February 19, 2026 SUBJECT: Next Library Board meeting date PRESENTER: Cecilia Barham, Library Director GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Library Director will discuss and propose a date for the next Library Board meeting.