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Pleasanton library outlines FY25–26 program plan; staff scales events after hours and staffing cuts
Summary
Library staff presented a revised FY25–26 program plan Sept. 4 that preserves core offerings while scaling or pausing some events because of reduced hours (62 to 48 weekly) and lower staffing. Commissioners praised outreach but asked for more marketing and a return visit on procedures and program metrics.
Library staff presented a revised FY25–26 Pleasanton Public Library program plan at the commission’s Sept. 4 meeting, describing adjustments made after the library reduced open hours from 62 to 48 per week and cut staffing.
The plan preserves large recurring events such as the summer reading program, cultural celebrations (Dia de los Muertos, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Juneteenth and Black History Month) and established partnerships such as the Stoneridge Creek literacy tutoring program. Staff said some standalone adult and teen special events will be paused for the year, field-trip story times will not be staff-led this academic year, and several programs were rescheduled or scaled to match available staffing and facility use.
Staff said the changes were…
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