Agoura Hills library reports summer programs, names new children’s librarian

Library staff delivered a quarterly report to the Agoura Hills City Council highlighting summer programming, community services and the hiring of a new children’s librarian.

The report, given by the library’s presenter (identified in the meeting as Nina), described a typical mix of patrons—students, adults working remotely, parents and several special‑needs groups—and summer programs such as an LA Opera “opera bambino” series for children, trivia nights, author talks and a music program paid for by the Friends of the Library. Nina said the library is serving a range of customers including seniors who need help with online forms; staff can assist but are not able to complete forms on behalf of patrons.

Nina introduced Sarah Hollins as the library’s new children’s librarian. Hollins said she holds a master’s degree in library and information science from USC and has a background in teaching, childcare and archives. She said story time was moved from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and that the first program at the new time had the largest turnout to date (14 children compared with a typical 8–10). Hollins said the Friends of the Library are helping purchase a guitar so she can include music in story time; she also plans programs targeting ages 8–12, a teen‑oriented “Adult 101” life‑skills quarterly series, and a fall creative writing contest.

Council members welcomed Hollins and asked whether the library could host a babysitting‑safety class and other requested programs; Hollins said she would explore options. The presenter also noted the library had received a summer grant from Edison International for engineering and design programs on July 25.

Ending: The council and mayor thanked library staff for the report and welcomed the new children’s librarian; no formal action was required.