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Fairview Branch update: staff report increased usage, LEAP literacy and expanded ESL and tech programs

Santa Monica Public Library Board · November 19, 2025
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Staff reported Fairview branch had roughly 9,700 visits last year (open two days per week), an average of about 90–100 visitors on service days, and highlighted programs including LEAP literacy, ESL conversation classes, Career Online High School, Tech & Tasks tech assistance, and a pilot community discount program with about 20 local businesses.

At the Fairview Branch, library staff reported continued growth in community programming and steady usage despite the branch operating as a two-day-per-week self‑service location.

Branch manager Susan Lam told the board that Fairview logged about 9,700 visitors last year and staff estimate an average of roughly 90–100 visitors on typical open days. Staff described youth programming (Tuesday Tales), class visits from Will Rogers, a six-week summer camp with activities ranging from chess to robotics, and the annual Christmas Book Fair (planned for December). "We had quite a few events for…

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