Nina Hull, Agoura Hills library manager, delivered the quarterly report highlighting programming and an industry disruption: she said national bookseller Baker & Taylor went out of business in October, prompting libraries to transition to a new vendor. "Baker and Taylor's been around for 100 years. They went belly up in October," Hull said, describing how county libraries worked with new vendors and the Agoura Hills Friends of the Library to maintain purchases for children, teens and adults.

Hull outlined countywide programs — Reading Stars and Summer Stars — and noted that 31 libraries participate in year‑round tutoring programs and 46 in summer programs. She also said 14 libraries now have embedded social workers and clinical health workers through a Department of Mental Health partnership to provide on‑site support in locations with more acute needs.

Council members thanked the library staff and the Friends of the Library for their continued support. Hull asked residents to continue using library services and the Friends’ purchases to replenish collections while supply chains normalize.

What happens next: library staff will continue coordination with county vendors and notify the public about program schedules and any temporary delays in new book availability.