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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026, AT 6 P.M. HAMPTON AT OAK HILL LIBRARY 5125 CONVICT HILL ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on May 18, 2026. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion regarding the agenda for the July 25, 2026, Library Commission Retreat. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 3. Report of the recommendation by the Book Safe Harbor Working Group. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL 4. Approval of an updated recommendation to the Austin City Council reaffirming and expanding the previously adopted Freedom to Read Resolution (Resolution Number 20220901-086) and further designating the City of Austin as a Book Safe Harbor. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing on June 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.