Anna, library director, reported the library’s program attendance rose to about 34,000 participants in FY 2024–25, driven strongly by summer reading outreach to schools and higher teen engagement. "Total library programs, we exceeded about 34,000 total attendees, which is up from about 25,000 last year," she said.

The director said children’s summer reading registrations grew 19 percent and completions rose 17 percent; teen registrations increased by 17 percent with an 11 percent completion rate. Adult registrations fell modestly, she said, though completions remained stable.

Trustees and staff described popular program types: large outdoor children’s story times, science/NASA events that drew 50–60 adults, Dungeons & Dragons and gaming sessions for teens, and community craft and makerspace activities. Anna said staff are pursuing a grant to build a portable makerspace (including possible 3D printing materials) that could be deployed to meeting rooms and outreach stops.

On outreach, Anna said the new bookmobile year was treated as a fresh start: the service added one day and experimented with different stops, including regular visits to Google and the Magical Bridge playground in Rengstor Park. The library is also marketing a homebound delivery service and highlighted outreach at senior centers and El Camino Hospital to reach potential clients.

Board members suggested recruiting volunteers and friends of the library to staff large community events and to partner with teen volunteer programs at city recreation and teen centers. Staff said they are building the volunteer base and will coordinate with Friends of the Library for book sale and outreach support.