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- The Bentonville Public Library director is implementing Arkansas Act 372, revising the collection development policy and forming committees to address the new book challenge process. - The library is exploring a leveled library card system, which the director says would require significant staff labor or a cash outlay to the database provider. - The library has 170,000 items and about 50 patron types with 30 user codes, making system changes complex and potentially requiring vendor support. - Under Act 372, book challenge appeals now go to the city council, with the mayor leading the meeting, a change from the previous advisory board…

- The Board approved the 2026-2031 Library Strategic Plan, which sets a goal to ensure equitable access to technology and digital resources. - The community survey recorded 7.3% dissatisfaction with eBooks and e-audiobooks, driven by long wait times, limited selection, and technical difficulties. - Patrons voiced displeasure at Hoopla's discontinuation and requested more digital titles and shorter wait times. - The Board accepted a $10,075 LSTA EZ Grant to purchase 135 Roku streaming devices and 33 Wi-Fi hotspots in response to Hoopla's loss.