Chicago City Wire

Chicago Public Library Board of Directors met Jan. 28

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Public Meeting Notice

The January 28, 2025 meeting of the Chicago Public Library Board of Directors will be hosted in person at the Harold Washington Library Center at 400 S. State Street in the Lower-Level Reception Hall . Entry to attend the meeting will be granted at 8:45 a.m.

Public Comment

• Written statements are the preferred method of public comment and will be accepted up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting at ebjones@chipublib.org.

• Members of the public and staff that attend the meeting in person will be granted an opportunity to speak towards the end of the meeting.

• Selected speakers will be provided with up to 2 minutes of comment.

1. Approval of minutes for the September 17, 2024 and December 12, 2024 meetings (action required)

2. 2025 CPL Board of Directors Meeting Schedule (action required)

3. Election of Officers (action required)

4. Administration and Finance Report (info only)

5. 2025 Budget Update/Kelly Fund Approval (action required)

6. Programming and Collections Update (info only)

7. Policy Recommendation: Library Card and Borrowing Policy (action required)

8. Operations and Facilities Report (info only)

9. Commissioner’s Report (info only)

• Gensler Strategic Planning Services 

• Diagnostic Assessment and Vision for Harold Washington Library Center 

• Customer Service Excellence 

• Lifelong Learning Lookbook: Inspiring Growth and Connection

• A Note of Appreciation for Ivy Walker

10. Chicago Public Library Foundation Report (info only)

11. Other Business

12. Public Comment

https://www.chipublib.org/news/board-of-directors-meeting-agenda-january-28-2025/