REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Informational Report on Library Services at the Northside Branch Library
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
On October 7, 2024, the Board of Library Trustees held its first regular meeting in the Community Room of the Northside Branch Library since December 2, 2019. An informational tour and presentation about the Northside Branch was provided to Trustees.
DISCUSSION
The Board of Library Trustees will hold their regular meetings at the Northside Branch Library on April 7, 2025 and October 6, 2025, to support better information sharing about the high-demand services and community needs at this northernmost Santa Clara City Library location, serving a rapidly growing area.
An informational report will be provided by Helga Afaghani, Interim Senior Library Assistant, and Rachel Hughes, Librarian II, expanding upon the prior report on Northside Branch Library with a deeper dive into the use, services, programs and community needs served at this location. The presentation shares current information and highlights unique features about the collection, programs and services at Northside Branch Library. The purpose of this presentation is to keep the Board informed of and familiar with Library service needs beyond the Central Park Library.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this report.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Program Coordinator and staff at Northside Branch Library.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Board agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outsi...
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