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Woodwell said the March sale was “successful,” and that the Friends are planning a September sale. He said proceeds primarily benefit the Pleasanton Public Library and that the Friends are working to build a longer‑term fund that can provide stable support in lean budget years.

Commissioners discussed whether the library can accept named or sponsored gifts for specific spaces or equipment. Library staff and commissioners noted the city has a sponsorship policy recently approved; staff said they would share the city sponsorship policy with commissioners and that city staff are coordinating a citywide sponsorship strategy. Staff also noted the city’s budget process and the library’s deeper budget review scheduled after the city adopts the budget.

Woodwell invited commissioners to the Friends’ regular meetings (typically the last Monday of the month, 7 p.m. in the large meeting room) and encouraged volunteers for the book sale. Commissioners suggested the library provide a menu of sponsorship opportunities and noted the benefit of a coordinated city approach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6/5/25 - Library Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Friends representative reported a successful March book sale and discussed funds held for library support; commissioners discussed sponsorship options and city sponsorship policy.","taxTitle","Pleasanton , Alameda County, California","taxId",2911,"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},6212435,"Pleasanton Library launches “Level Up at Your Library” summer reading program and expands story times",401,3505000,3906000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685245-0a9879f3cd678080d04dbd8090133282&start=3505&end=3906","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685245-0a9879f3cd678080d04dbd8090133282/thumbnail_3505000.jpg","/articles/6212435/Pleasanton/Alameda-County/California/Pleasanton-Library-launches-Level-Up-at-Your-Library-summer-reading-program-and-expands-story-times","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212435-e3d52550c21bafab6fd0866247b7978a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770595646&Signature=OYsBxQLltJEuY4e71FQtYG8bM0O4K0qO-cDa5H0tE2fFzIBApowUx64WEEiXoAIlV-s6LcqhSeM16KLVIv6pHuwFMXyFhBZ3AZm10FcoarWP~kcO~Ieri7V0G~MK6FoZr9jJO1~Vv-Chzb5ICyoMq5TU22L5t9b5x4q34UACtzjPySdBq8aoFC1ga3FoF8vfURpZ7QS1vjb9Y6oaff5u8WfbrqItOSseoS9vRucipax4Kd52tOXWqCea-ZLEPWQF17m1g3yM4XQqf0r~6vt6ttSvik2AG2Nmwf~STWB7OyBCeAW~dG~-sV9pm0-Iwf9HRXaPqw3Tv8kAbLTep3-XMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff previewed the library’s 2025 summer reading program at the June 5 commission meeting, describing a theme, event slate and outreach designed to boost reading over the summer months.

The program theme this year is “Level Up at Your Library,” staff said, and will include separate reading logs for babies, children, teens and adults, stepwise rewards to encourage continued participation, performer events and workshops for teens. “We are more excited than ever for this year's theme,” staff said.

Staff described in‑library decorations, a continuing teen advocates volunteer program, and partnerships with local businesses for small incentives (the Friends of the Library provide a free book; 5 Little Monkeys bookstore contributed $5 coupons). The program will include baby, toddler, family and monthly sensory story times — sensory story time is offered before opening to create a quieter environment for families who prefer it, staff said.

Events highlighted for the season included rhythm/music performances that drew dozens of attendees during the first shows, an illustrator workshop for teens by Oliver Chin and an adults’ film club and trivia night at the Firehouse Arts Center. Staff said this is the first summer with story times offered across all summer weeks and that the library is encouraging commissioners to attend outreach events.

The commission thanked staff for displays and programming and asked about registration capacity for popular sessions; staff said capacity figures vary by program and that registration and wait lists are used when necessary.","Library staff described the 2025 summer reading program theme “Level Up at Your Library,” expanded story time offerings and a slate of events aimed at children, teens and adults.",{"_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},6212439,"Pleasanton library staff outline collection plan as proposed budget would cut collections by roughly half",719,2164000,2883000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685245-0a9879f3cd678080d04dbd8090133282&start=2164&end=2883","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685245-0a9879f3cd678080d04dbd8090133282/thumbnail_2164000.jpg","/articles/6212439/Pleasanton/Alameda-County/California/Pleasanton-library-staff-outline-collection-plan-as-proposed-budget-would-cut-collections-by-roughly-half","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212439-0d6c6ef98d367cdb9b33d2f17b67b66f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770595646&Signature=n20hm02gDDVqpSQdoo3FBq0k3ZLjzhOWZ~kvvowXq0RUYZYv1-dM-l4xex8w~8LooDUdI4LIcGgu~uEVB5wT9BrKibh4n4CsKBV6B7oW4ZuWM9NN6Rkfv5I~rsMAUkAP48k9GOFasT8qU04eF6vj~ZkAjWrFbv6KU-SAfNnN8nCS8LvI7USwjIUbUHShFg~Ok~UP9U61EJukWm-mv~0CT8wf0ep5VcgzvmamW9nfY0P2THmYWK2YOsRvGDb9aZhdsa0SU9hDHFt3YkQnR6-EMPTJwI35rPk3ZPz7vddKFDaTuD3P~KMF7P9ptkPLA64ugqT5HSXcpLWjIGJuIWxEWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pleasanton library staff reviewed the draft collection development plan for fiscal year 2025–26 at the June 5 Library Commission meeting and told commissioners that a proposed city budget includes a potential 50% cut to the collections budget.

“The proposed budget includes a 50% reduction in collections,” Library staff said, noting that final allocations could not be set until the fiscal year closes on June 30 and the city budget is adopted. Staff presented usage and cost patterns for physical and digital collections using fiscal year 2023–24 data and explained why digital resources can appear costly relative to checkouts.

Staff said physical collections (children’s and adult materials, DVDs and library of things) and digital subscriptions (ebooks, streaming and research tools) require different evaluation criteria. “There isn’t a uniform metric of measurement” across digital vendors, staff said, explaining that vendors report different counts (sessions, checkouts, retrievals) that complicate “cost per use” calculations.

Commissioners asked about how staff would prioritize purchases if the collections budget is reduced. Staff said decisions will consider usage data, costs, community need, gaps in the physical collection and whether materials are available through interlibrary services. Staff described Link Plus (the interlibrary loan/delivery service), Libby and various digital vendors; they said state and cooperative funding components support some services and that potential state budget shifts could affect some statewide offerings such as free New York Times access provided through the California State Library.

Staff said they plan to return to the commission with a refreshed collection plan showing actual FY24–25 statistics and proposed allocations after the city adopts a budget. The commission voted to add a future agenda item to review the city budget and departmental allocations.","Staff presented the library’s FY25–26 collection development plan and warned a proposed city budget includes a 50% reduction to collections; commissioners asked about prioritizing digital subscriptions and consequences for services such as Link Plus and New York Times access.",{"_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},6212444,"Pleasanton Library unveils Zippy mobile outreach vehicle after multi‑year grant effort",974,436000,1410000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685245-0a9879f3cd678080d04dbd8090133282&start=436&end=1410","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685245-0a9879f3cd678080d04dbd8090133282/thumbnail_436000.jpg","/articles/6212444/Pleasanton/Alameda-County/California/Pleasanton-Library-unveils-Zippy-mobile-outreach-vehicle-after-multiyear-grant-effort","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212444-5fe9057b4cc51746c2e66ddba9cc23a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770595646&Signature=e-xcXP444ASBiy6~dK5s~XcPzA8Vz8cteTA~fZcMsv3MyUWGOBPriHbK1WCrTtMbFCXIPtI7z7rxNZ2fvATygkJffh0ki~SsqotoU4rEh36vt-fiosjt60xUbNDaWEmoIN5xpGy6al5JokwAmWWrUADxsaGQucit3EF6nYU1Ii7WwYp7HU4Tq6DycVotxBDiENWMjwBZ75n8MmyuwOnzZNp04T-P9p6NEPyTVWlWGehNWqhnzJFQ6iD-SvppkLuzjkTeHOJjJRHa0SeJJpPzkeKkcodLRyM1bKRCc3aI5FrVNHBd6YcJIy-YZlLdJnrkdQF0xab7JueRbv5G1wCD6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff presented Zippy, Pleasanton’s new 28‑ to 29‑foot outreach vehicle, and described its launch, funding, equipment and near‑term schedule at the June 5 Pleasanton Library Commission meeting.

Library staff said the vehicle “is our department’s newest addition and launched on Saturday to a very warm recognition from the community,” and that about 250 people toured Zippy at the launch. The vehicle is a step van built on a Ford chassis by Farber Vehicles with added shelving, a wheelchair lift and an exterior awning for outdoor programming.

The project was funded with a $175,000 matching grant awarded through the State of California and administered by the California State Library, matched by $175,000 from the city, plus a $10,000 donation from the Friends of the Pleasanton Library and roughly $12,000 from the Black Gold Cooperative Library System, staff said. Staff said supply‑chain delays and specialized equipment extended the project over four fiscal years.

Staff described core interior and exterior features: built‑in customizable shelving and book trucks that work with a rear wheelchair lift, an exterior video monitor and speaker system, a backup generator that powered air conditioning during a four‑hour outdoor trial, and space for STEM and “Library of Things” items. “We offloaded the vehicle within 30 minutes on the day of the launch,” staff said.

Commissioners asked about operational details. Staff said the library has trained roughly five drivers (staff counted themselves as “0.5” while completing remaining training) after CHP‑recommended behind‑the‑wheel and safety instruction; the CHP‑style vehicle inspection form (DVIR) and an eight‑hour driving program were described as required training and insurance compliance steps. Staff said typical outreach staffing will include the driver plus one additional staff member for many events, with higher staffing anticipated for large community events such as the July concerts in the park.

On operations, staff said the generator requires shore power while parked (“it does have to be plugged in when it’s parked”), and the team is testing stop durations and locations. Planned early stops mentioned included Cottage Village Park in June and Ken Mercer Park in July; staff said scheduling and a published route will be announced after library hours and staff schedules are finalized. Staff also said they are exploring partnerships with schools and community organizations (Access Community Health, Hively and others were named) and that the Friends group may help fund program elements.

Staff noted accessibility and safety measures and described a training and vehicle inspection protocol to be followed before each use. Staff cautioned that Zippy will begin with a modest cadence (about once a month as the team gauges demand) while the program scales.

Community members at the launch and commissioners also asked whether Zippy could accept returns; staff said there is not yet a formal plan but “we don’t see why not” and that the team would earmark returned items appropriately for check‑in.

The commission added a future agenda item to receive continuing updates on Zippy’s schedule, staffing and partnerships.","Pleasanton library staff described the newly launched mobile outreach vehicle “Zippy,” funded by a state grant plus city, cooperative and Friends donations, and outlined planned outreach stops, training and equipment features.","actionData","errors"]

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