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Library advisory board reports more than 350,000 visits, plans plain-language policy updates
Summary
Lainie Paschal, chair of the Library Advisory Board, told the Livermore City Council the board’s 2025 work plan emphasized outreach, advocacy and diverse programming and reported "over 350,000 library visits" last year; the board plans to revise library policies into plain language.
Lainie Paschal, chair of the Library Advisory Board, told the Livermore City Council on Feb. 9 that the board’s 2025 work plan emphasized outreach, advocacy, policy review and support for library staff programs.
"There were over 350,000 library visits this year," Paschal said, noting the library’s programming—including STEM workshops, story times in neighborhood parks, summer learning programs and partnerships with local schools—drew broad community participation.
Paschal outlined other board priorities: strengthening partnerships such as the Friends of the Livermore Library, expanding diverse programming and supporting staff on collection development and technology help. She said the advisory board will push this year to make library policies clearer and more accessible by revising them into plain language.
Council members responded with praise for the library’s role as a community hub. The presentation highlighted the board’s role as an advisory body that recommends policy and acts as a sounding board for staff proposals.
The board’s visit statistics and continued emphasis on outreach and policy clarity were offered as evidence that investing in library services increases community use and engagement. The council did not take formal action on the presentation; it was received as an informational update.
