LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA PACKET 08012024

Page 2 of 6 DISCUSSION The Program Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 is being shared with the Library Commission to align with the duties of the commission, to provide staff with input on program and service planning, and to assist commissioners with their outreach and advocacy for library services. The new Program Plan for FY 2024/25 was developed for a fiscal year cycle, rather than the annual year cycle used in 2023, to align with the adoption of the City’s Mid-term budget. The Mid-term budget related to Library and Recreation will be shared with the commission at their next meeting. Pleasanton Public Library is a vital community hub that offers opportunities for lifelong learning, literacy, and information-seeking, through access to physical and digital materials and technology, reference and research assistance, literacy and ESL programs, and public spaces. These core services are supported by library programming. For instance, through booklists and book displays that coincide with a youth program on wild animals, event attendees can explore library books and materials that represent the animals in the program. In another example, the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month program provides entertainment and also encourages attendees to explore books that were written by AAPI creators. Library outreach events at Las Positas College provide an opportunity to introduce college students to the library’s physical and digital collection and highlight Adult Literacy and ESL services. By connecting materials and services to programming and events, the library is encouraging curiosity and exploration of resources and services that may be new to patrons. Community Needs and Interests Guided by the Library and Recreation Department Strategic Plan 2019-2024, the library’s programs are designed to reflect the department's values and goals toward expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion and meeting community needs and interests. To gauge community needs and interests in developing the Library Program Plan, staff utilized program surveys, performance measures and community feedback. In the course of FY 2023/24, 29 library programs were surveyed, with 216 individual responses. 92% of respondents were highly satisfied or satisfied with the program attended. • 61% of respondents indicated they “Highly Agreed” with the statement that they were satisfied with the program. • 31% indicated that they “Agreed” with the statement that they were satisfied with the program. Respondents provided positive feedback that was used to continue programs and enhance services. Respondents also provided recommendations for future programs, as indicated in the chart below. Page 7 of 80