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Oxnard Public Library reports big program growth, plans tech and safety upgrades
Summary
Library Manager Kathleen Ashmore told the City Council the Oxnard Public Libraries saw a 50% rise in visitors since 2023, program offerings jumped from 222 (2021) to over 1,000 (2025), and staff are pursuing a multiyear technology refresh and safety improvements while reestablishing a five‑member library board.
The Oxnard Public Library presented its 2026 annual report to the City Council, reporting sharp increases in usage and a plan of multi‑year improvements. Kathleen Ashmore, the library manager, said visits have risen roughly 50% since 2023 and program attendance has grown about 40%, with total program offerings climbing from 222 in 2021 to more than 1,000 in 2025.
Ashmore told the council the library has reestablished a five‑member library board following guidance from the California Attorney…
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