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Staff reported the Gilroy children’s room will close for renovation starting March 17 for approximately six weeks to allow installation of a redesigned children’s learning environment. Staff said they will move collections to other spaces to mitigate service disruption and plan a grand‑opening event when the space reopens.

The county report also included highlights of local programs and attendance trends: class visits and youth programming comprise a large share of circulation and programming activity at the Gilroy location, and staff are working on a dashboard to show attendance and borrowing trends more granularly. Staff noted Park Pass and state park pass programs, story times, teen programs and other recurring events as part of the library’s outreach.

The district’s joint powers authority delegate representing the county was named as Supervisor Sylvia Arenas, who will serve on the JPA board and was described as an advocate for Gilroy.

Next steps: staff will continue to provide monthly program calendars to commissioners and include updates on renovation timing, program metrics and outreach opportunities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Library Commission Meeting | February 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The joint county library report highlighted Silicon Valley Reads programming, new digital resources and an upcoming six‑week closure of the Gilroy children’s room beginning March 17 as staff prepare a museum‑quality literacy‑focused redesign.","taxTitle","Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California","taxId",3782,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323057,"Commission adds community art study, outreach and event representation to library work plan",385,945000,1330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2343223-0e7540ae578b20edc600a41ce2d5057a&start=945&end=1330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2343223-0e7540ae578b20edc600a41ce2d5057a/thumbnail_945000.jpg","/articles/6323057/Gilroy/Santa-Clara-County/California/Commission-adds-community-art-study-outreach-and-event-representation-to-library-work-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323057-e189af6f7e6e29909dfa48fce378f094/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162811&Signature=E0aqoxmdl37W9NJehQsdizOa2GyD3blWQUHkvmtYdL1QVpskxPsPM3ZLohmnGSwYSYlcG-m2BKAd8aA0EfOAsHHVFJB58hj1aki3J3wqmjaZsp4fZa4GdllKc5hUe~~ftuXVkah~wSDEc8crQgusvse2siV-iGnwbx5ROpXn8xc-XXEusLFzDhhaK4g-HjwRitVaRIx7okORvpKPnCMrlSvUbtyYbwi3v2khbiYg4NIL5yeSJceEiUscDJCWWgoapkEngbKb3W5L5CDM7Gyg-W6yr4YI7rJGFBXgxqGz~z21AB2YU1bgZcQEie-yaR2bOLjfMcr~~-FvSh8LqYmKLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Gilroy Library Commission expanded its 2026–27 work plan to add a directed study into community art and permanent/rotating display options, along with promotional and outreach items and a commitment for commissioners to represent the commission at library events.

The commission discussed approaches including: a study to identify how other libraries incorporated art, whether art would be purchased, commissioned or accepted as donations, possible partner groups (Sixth Street Gallery and the Arts and Culture Commission were mentioned as local partners), and cost ranges for installation. Staff cautioned that permanent installations can cost substantially more than small displays; one staff estimate cited installation budgets “between $50,000 and $100,000” for more substantial work, while small outreach materials (collapsible promotional signs) were discussed in the range of about $140–$277 each.

Commissioners discussed staging the effort as an information‑gathering work item that would return recommendations and cost estimates before any capital funding was requested. Staff noted the library will undergo a major renovation and that early study and community input would help identify appropriate locations and funding sources for art within the renovation scope.

The adopted work plan also explicitly includes: recruiting and promoting commissioner service, participating in professional development and conferences, advising on potential capital improvements for the library’s facility and representing the commission at library programs and community events (story times, staff appreciation, outreach booths). The motion to adopt the work plan passed 3–0.

Next steps: staff will incorporate the study item and outreach actions into future agendas and prepare any required budget input or cost estimates for council consideration.","The commission expanded its FY 2026–27 work plan to include an information‑gathering study on community art tied to the library renovation, marketing/outreach items and commissioner representation at programs; the work plan was adopted 3–0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323062,"Gilroy Library recognizes passport clerk as library adds passport acceptance service",154,158000,312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2343223-0e7540ae578b20edc600a41ce2d5057a&start=158&end=312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2343223-0e7540ae578b20edc600a41ce2d5057a/thumbnail_158000.jpg","/articles/6323062/Gilroy/Santa-Clara-County/California/Gilroy-Library-recognizes-passport-clerk-as-library-adds-passport-acceptance-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323062-e976c467be70e981c4bcf807450cbeaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162811&Signature=GzPU~TIYv50qEszOWtWqwbRpJzjk6XhJbFuIuLPqIOIY2GUl9DTpjGtCjlyUGujnpvoEFAyHpjpnO5DwofECDoVOj3TUS61EyVtezRdRpHPZTNXMHWPSnn9qMHVke1eIjsjOksaBos95K1mNUySMPYzDnH6IlG1qq1L~ByDlIfzoFyi7R1rvbhXBhReBWRcZ~rPzVSePRwRTUdme4Mfyu5B3-F39gz0WzwkzB2bZEF-KlV4eb3eBh74zdMiI~033ypda3zFB3eeSk8~x5LyR7OEh49tOpggV3wxlS~x1AsYXOUp0JALlGlkh2IhiOlwa2spWwgo~g-UZdTNbEtWlvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff recognized Daniel Nguyen as the Gilroy library’s passport acceptance clerk during the commission meeting and described the passport service as a new, convenient offering for the community.

Daniel Nguyen, introduced by library staff, described the role as rewarding and said the service helps families and individuals complete required paperwork. He told commissioners the passport intake process can be stressful and said his aim is to make patrons feel comfortable: “It’s really great serving this community… it just makes it really reciprocate that the emotion that they bring to the office.”

Staff explained the passport acceptance facility offers hours beyond typical post office schedules and helps families who must bring both parents for children’s passport applications. Commission conversation included questions about language availability (staff reported applications are only available in English) and daily volume: Daniel estimated “roughly 12” patrons serviced on typical days during a six‑month pilot period.

Staff also described small, welcoming touches at the passport area — a children’s corner and an art display for patrons waiting — and said county library staff provide operational support for the service. Commissioners thanked Daniel for his work and noted the passport acceptance point increases public access to government services at the library.

Next steps: no formal action was recorded around the passport service at this meeting beyond staff recognition and encouragement to continue the program.","Library staff introduced Daniel Nguyen, the library’s passport acceptance clerk, discussed the service’s convenience and usage and recognized his work supporting patrons.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6323067,"Gilroy Library Commission elects officers, approves $7,500 conference request and adopts two‑year work plan",1684,489000,2173000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2343223-0e7540ae578b20edc600a41ce2d5057a&start=489&end=2173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2343223-0e7540ae578b20edc600a41ce2d5057a/thumbnail_489000.jpg","/articles/6323067/Gilroy/Santa-Clara-County/California/Gilroy-Library-Commission-elects-officers-approves-7500-conference-request-and-adopts-twoyear-work-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6323067-af70243565da22f9ac5f449f327a8468/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162811&Signature=YFFGMM67pomidKcVUq5tN9bXjyvo6-AudEPynA6u2iVp4TMF0YLf3yHhlhjY1WL0ipLN7hvH3jKCyEcvLV2-Xfs2IoZBS6h-lBAYqKvv7z~hUVs8G7ZedRqpJ55GO~-J~ESi4uhObMMN5QRIboIONlILAArI6CLZFQL7qKSxhKXow1unkaoFA6QGzV5GclWHAoYchm2RxJjjuCDlyMBVOSSutRG-K59yy7YKD0Pe59oA5mS0Frv1I9L8f9kMN~JCs20fNB9RESxTJbKTFBn5FayeAw1gEZMGhZcfgqq0r6OKBXplxEh2JlH2TCYoyVwqZHAan4u3r1TqG~Qw1TMPqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Gilroy Library Commission on an unspecified February meeting date re-elected Victoria Coverson Baxter as chair, named Saeed as vice chair, approved a $7,500 request for conference/training funds and adopted a two‑year work plan for fiscal years 2026–2027.

The decisions were taken by unanimous recorded tallies on multiple procedural and substantive motions. The commission approved routine items (minutes and agenda), voted on officer nominations and passed the funding and work‑plan motions after discussion of training, outreach and planned facility upgrades.

Why it matters: the budget request gives the commission flexible funding to send commissioners to library conferences or trainings and the adopted work plan formally adds outreach and an information‑gathering study into community art for the Gilroy library ahead of a planned facility renovation.

Key actions recorded at the meeting included approval of minutes and agenda and three substantive motions: election of chair, election of vice chair, a $7,500 conference/training budget request, and formal adoption of the commission’s 2026–27 work plan. The motions passed by recorded tallies of 3–0 in each case. The $7,500 item was proposed as a flexible “conference experience” allocation to cover travel, registration and related costs for up to three commissioner conference attendances across the two‑year cycle.

Commission members discussed options for training (American Library Association and California Library Association were referenced as example events) and for using limited promotional funds for outreach such as collapsible signage and tabletop materials. Staff flagged that some training requests in past cycles have cost several thousand dollars per commissioner, and recommended requesting a larger flexible amount rather than designating a single trip.

The adopted work plan rolls forward the commission’s existing priorities (reviewing library services at the Gilroy location, participating in professional conferences, promoting commissioner recruitment and advising on capital improvements) and adds three specific items requested during discussion: 1) a community art information‑gathering study and recommendation process tied to the upcoming renovation; 2) promotional/outreach activities (signage, tabletop displays, attending library programs); and 3) representation by commissioners at library events and programs.

Next steps: staff will prepare the formal budget input for city council based on the commission’s direction and the commission will receive updates on implementation and study findings at future meetings.","The City of Gilroy Library Commission re-elected its chair, named a vice chair and approved a $7,500 request for conference/training funds; the body also adopted a 2026–27 work plan that adds a community‑art study and outreach items.","actionData","errors"]

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