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Hunt Branch Library marks first year with 14,000 visitors, city notes $403,000 general‑fund impact
Summary
Staff reported that Hunt Branch Library hosted an estimated 14,000 visitors and events in its first year and generated about $250,000 in revenue; the city reported a net general‑fund impact of roughly $403,000 for the library program this fiscal year and outlined plans to boost rentals and partnerships.
City staff and the library team delivered a one‑year review of the Hunt Branch Library (April 2024–April 2025), highlighting programming, partnerships and preliminary financials.
Parks and Recreation staff said the Hunt opened April 13, 2024, and has since run camps, family events and partnerships with the Fullerton School District and young leaders tutoring programs. Staff reported roughly $250,000 in revenues from rentals, program fees, partnerships and state grants for the period while noting an operating cost figure (presented in the meeting materials) of about $65,000 for April 2024–April 2025 and a projected net general‑fund impact of about $403,000 included in the fiscal budget.
Councilmembers praised the library’s programming and discussed options to increase rentals and access — including improved signage, better parking options and outreach to nearby apartment complexes — while library staff described partnerships being pursued with local museums and student art programs to boost attendance and rental demand.
Because this item was agendized as a receive‑and‑file update, council did not take additional action beyond discussion and direction to staff to continue outreach and evaluate marketing and access improvements.
