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San Mateo County Libraries touts rising use in Pacifica, launches memory lab at Sharp Park
Summary
Hillary Ake, Pacifica’s new community library manager, told the City Council that San Mateo County Libraries saw large systemwide and local increases in visits, circulation and digital use and announced a permanent memory lab at Sharp Park. Council members praised outreach and volunteer opportunities.
Hillary Ake, Pacifica’s newly installed community library manager for San Mateo County Libraries, presented the system’s 2024–25 annual report to the City Council, highlighting heavy use across programs and the rollout of a new five‑year strategic plan.
Ake said the system recorded 1,700,000 visits and 2,400,000 circulated items in the fiscal year, with 250,000 active cardholders countywide. In Pacifica she reported more than 79,000 branch visits,…
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