REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 24, 2026
FROM
MELANIE OROSCO, County Librarian, County Library
SUBJECT
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Acceptance of Gift from the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Library Friends of the Library Group
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Authorize the San Bernardino County Library to accept a gift from the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Library Friends of the Library Group, in the amount of $20,000, to support technological updates for the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Library.
(Presenter: Melanie Orosco, County Librarian, 387-2220)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). A budget adjustment is not requested at this time but will be included in future budget reports presented to the Board of Supervisors (Board) for approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Acceptance of the $20,000 gift from the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Library Friends of the Library Group will allow the County Library to purchase Early Learning Computers to support the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) program, allowing young children to learn computer skills and have access to educational computer programs at the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library (Chino Hills Library). These materials will enhance the customer experience at the Chino Hills Library.
County Policy 06-01 and Standard Practice 06-01SP requires Board approval of gifts and donations having a value greater than $10,000.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Daniella V. Hernandez, 387-5455) on January 14, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on January 26, 2026.