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Board hears new-library timeline, plans letter to city council highlighting staffing and budget needs

Larkspur City Library Board · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The Director told the board the new Larkspur library could receive a certificate of occupancy around Feb. 11, triggering furniture moves and a multi-week punch-list; the board also agreed to draft a concise letter to the city council highlighting increased circulation, full staffing for the first time in three years, and a per-capita budget figure to argue against cuts.

The Larkspur City Library Board on Jan. 12 heard a progress report on the new library building and agreed to draft a short letter to the city council summarizing recent achievements and making a budget case.

The Director updated the board on construction and operations: building systems (HVAC, lighting, some internet) are functioning, crews are working through landscaping and finishing items, and staff are preparing a moving plan. He told the board that, at the most recent building meeting, the city’s building department could issue a certificate of occupancy around Feb. 11 if approvals and paperwork come…

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