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Speakers urge more library programming and after‑school options
Summary
Public commenters urged expanded library programs and after‑school childcare or a Boys & Girls Club‑style program to help parents and provide safe, supervised activities for students.
Several residents asked the council to consider funding or supporting more library programming and after‑school care. Nallely Arreola suggested a "Boys and Girls Club, some kind of after school, childcare activity for kids," noting families sometimes leave children at the library until parents return from work.
Councilmembers and staff said a library program or after‑school service could be described as a public service in a CDBG application but must be a clearly defined program with documented need and a plan for ongoing operation; SEAGO recommended adding any specific proposed program to the project list so it is eligible for consideration.
