Carpinteria Library
Provide information services, programming and equal access to materials for all residents of Carpinteria in order to promote reading and lifelong learning.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Circulate collection materials, collect fines and fees, fill reserve
requests, and provide information on use of the library.
Offer a variety of programs and classes that foster creativity
and lifelong learning including: early literacy classes; classes
for school age children focusing on science, technology,
engineering, arts, math; book clubs and events for adults.
Provide quality reference assistance and reader's advisory for
people in the library and by telephone.
Provide computers, internet access, Wi-Fi, and computer
assistance to all ages.
Participate in a One Community/One Book program focused on
engaging multi-generational participation, programming for
community members, and opportunities for community
partnerships and local businesses.
Participate in offering a youth summer reading and learning
program that promotes reading and supports community
education goals in order to prevent summer learning loss.
Participate in offering an adult summer reading program to
encourage literacy, support art and culture, and foster
community engagement.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
Collaborate with the County of Santa Barbara to explore the expansion of the Montecito Library space and develop a plan for incorporating services and workflow into the expansion.