LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA PACKET 02012024

Library Commission Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 4, 2024 MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2. Introductions / Awards / Recognitions / Presentations None. 3. Public comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda. Chair Sabatini opened public comment. There being no speakers, Chair Sabatini closed public comment. MATTERS FOR THE COMMISSION’S REVIEW / ACTION / INFORMATION 4. Receive the January 2024 Pleasanton Public Library Events Calendar Recommendation: Receive the January 2024 Pleasanton Public Library Events Calendar. Lia Bushong, Assistant Director of Library and Recreation presented the item and answered questions from commissioners. 5. Discuss and Select Library Commission Outreach Goals for 2024 Recommendation: Discuss and Select Library Commission Outreach Goals for 2024 Lia Bushong, Assistant Director of Library and Recreation presented the item and answered questions from commissioners. MOTION: It was m/s by Kimsey/Dhillon to approve Library Commission Outreach Goals for 2024 with the following revisions and purpose statement. Outreach Purpose: Promote library programs, materials, and resources, leveraging commissioners’ social media connections, community groups, and other resources. Outreach Goals: 1. Identify opportunities for increasing library partnerships with local businesses and organizations. 2. Work with staff to develop general and thematic presentation(s) for specific community groups and a sample introductory email, each with a call to action. 3. Work with staff to determine programs and services where commissioners can get involved and build new connections with community members. 4. Connect with PUSD schools and teachers to help partner in promotion of youth and teen programs. 5. Work with staff to help lead a library initiative, or a signature event such as a community read or mobile vehicle program.