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Simi Valley Public Library reports rising use, new mobile services and expanded literacy programs
Summary
Library staff reported FY2023–24 increases in visits, cardholders and program attendance, highlighted a new mobile library van and literacy coaching, and asked the council to receive and file the annual report, which the council did unanimously.
The Simi Valley Public Library presented its fiscal year 2023–24 annual report, noting increases in visits, cardholders, circulation and program participation. Assistant Library Director Stephanie Irby told the council the library logged 154,682 visits, increased library cardholders by 4,528 to a total of 36,448, and processed 329,309 physical items and 67,100 digital items for borrowers.
The report highlighted 651 programs attended by 16,336 patrons, the launch of mobile library services with regular weekly stops at senior living facilities, schools and food pantries, and a new adult literacy program that provided one-on-one tutoring and volunteer training. The library reported nearly 9,988 volunteer hours supporting programs and operations and partnerships with Syfy Networks and the Rotary Club that assisted with furnishings and carpeting for new spaces.
Councilmembers praised staff and volunteers, asked questions about the library foundation’s plans to revitalize the facility (noting the county owns the building), and voted unanimously to receive and file the annual report.
The council also asked staff to return with information on facility ownership constraints and any implications for fundraising and capital improvements.
