Central Library
Provide information services, programming and equal access to materials for all residents of the Central Library service area in order to promote reading and lifelong learning.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
Provide access to the library’s collections using an automated
circulation system, and a dynamic website that offers access to
downloadable materials and databases.
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, by telephone and online via the library’s
website.
Provide and coordinate Adult Literacy services system-wide.
Coordinate a One Community/One Book program focused on
engaging multi-generational participation, programming for
community members, and opportunities for community
partnerships and local businesses.
Coordinate a youth summer reading and learning program that
promotes reading and supports community education goals in
order to prevent summer learning loss.
Coordinate an adult summer reading program to encourage
literacy, support art and culture, and foster community
engagement.
Work with the newly-installed Poet Laureate of the City of Santa
Barbara to create Library programming including free
community poetry readings and/or workshops.
Support local businesses and job-seekers by hosting career
fairs, workshops, job-training, and other workforce development
activities.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
Implement a digitization plan to preserve and increase access to local history archives currently available on microfilm.
Develop Teen Center Plan that includes needs assessment for entire upper level of Central Library.
Evaluate World Collection needs and usage and make a development plan based on this.
Expand pilot of Community Connections social service navigation project if Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) grant is received.
Develop a plan to increase equity in access to Faulkner Gallery exhibition space.