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Library program attendance rebounds; staff outlines summer, '1 Book, 1 Coast' and outreach plans
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Library adult programming librarian Amy Feller told the commission the library hosted 21 adult programs with over 400 attendees from January–March, described May's '1 Book, 1 Coast' activities and National Library Week events, and said Friends of the Library funds support honoraria and supplies.
Amy Feller, Redondo Beach Public Library's adult programming librarian, told the Public Amenities Commission on April 8 that adult programming has rebounded since the pandemic and that outreach is expanding through in‑person and digital promotions. "This year so far, just January through March, we've had 21 adult programs with over 400 attendees," Feller said.
Feller described program types—local author talks, book groups (in person and via Zoom), local history talks, gardening and water‑wise landscaping sessions, senior safety presentations conducted with the police department, multigenerational events, performances and film screenings. She highlighted the library’s partnership with the Friends of the Redondo Beach Library, which provides funding from bookstore revenue and donations for summer reading, National Library Week activities and speaker honoraria.
The library is participating in the regional '1 Book, 1 Coast' reading program in May; Redondo Beach events will include a living‑history art component tied to George Takei's They Called Us Enemy and other programming. Feller said the library will distribute pocket copies of foundational U.S. documents as part of America250 events and that many '1 Book, 1 Coast' programs will run during May, with one weekend program planned for May 2.
Feller also described practical outreach efforts: print flyers, digital calendar listings, social media (Facebook, limited Instagram) and in‑person presence at health fairs and farmers markets. She said most programs require substantial behind‑the‑scenes work—researching and scheduling presenters, room logistics and promotion—and that volunteers and the Friends group play a key role in program support.
Commissioners commended Feller's work and asked about dates for the '1 Book, 1 Coast' events and the possibility of tying programming to nearby park sign installations; Feller said she would circulate dates and post them on the library website.
The commission voted to receive and file the adult programming report; no public comment was recorded.
