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City hears final monthly report from departing librarian; new librarian named and library renovation work planned
Summary
Longtime library administrator Jody Thomas delivered her last monthly report to the council, recapping programs, staffing hires and facility projects; the council welcomed new city librarian Eric Castro and heard plans for upcoming bathroom and patio renovations and expanded adult literacy services.
The Carpinteria City Council received the final monthly library report from outgoing library administrator Jody Thomas at its May 12 meeting and welcomed the newly appointed city librarian, Eric Castro.
Thomas summarized recent library activity, including distribution of more than 350 books through the Carp Reads program, a forthcoming immigration panel event and a series of well-attended Sunday programs.…
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