FY26 Proposed Budget

Recent Accomplishments: • More than 543,000 patrons visited the library building and Bookmobile in FY24. • FY24 circulation surpassed 1.2 million check-outs. • As an expansion of the library’s Special Access services, which are designed to welcome and celebrate our neurodiverse patrons and their caregivers, a new, age inclusive programming series called All Abilities Club offers a variety of events and activities twice a month. • Library staff created a video series called “About Your Library” that provides information about what the library offers and how to access library services in Spanish, French, Chinese, and English as part of our commitment to welcoming all members of the community into the library. • With funding through the Public Library Association and AT&T, the library facilitated basic computer skills classes in English and Spanish in the library and in multiple community locations. • Public use of library meeting rooms increased by 62% over the past year following enhanced marketing efforts. Upcoming Challenges: • Balancing print and digital collections to ensure broad access to materials while maintaining fiscal responsibility. • Navigating efforts to meet increasing community social service needs while sustaining and expanding the core library offerings our community wants and needs. • Responding to the continued politization of public library materials, programs, and services.

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