HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpring 2025 Palm Desert Civic Academy - LibraryLIBRARY CIVIC ACADEMY
Gary Shaffer
Library Services
April 7, 2025
AGENDA
•Introduction
•Overview of Library
Services
•Mission, Vision &
Values
•Program, Space &
Offerings
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THE ROLE OF THE
LIBRARY
The Palm Desert Library:
•Is an open and welcoming gathering
place for all.
•Offers free access to educational and
entertainment materials (e.g. Books, DVDs,
eBooks, Magazines, eMagazines, business
resources, health information, etc.).
•Makes available in-person and online
programs and classes.
•Provides resources and connectivity.
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LIBRARY SERVICES
MATERIALS
Books, DVDs,
Magazines,
Databases,
Business
resources,
Health
Information,
etc.
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PROGRAMS
StoryTime,
Author Talks,
Summer
Reading, virtual
and in -person
classes and
popular topic
discussions.
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CONNECTIVITY
Fast Wi-Fi, in-
library Laptops
for checkout.
Connect
with folks with
similar interests
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GATHERING
PLACE
Nonprofit &
community
group meeting
space
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SAFE PLACE
Quiet spaces to
contemplate and
read.
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PALM DESERT LIBRARY
VISION
•A Palm Desert filled
with promise, progress,
play, and prosperity.
MISSION
•The Palm Desert
Library nurtures
community well-being
through social, cultural
and learning
experience.
VALUES
•Curiosity
•Discovery
•Exploration
•Imagination
•Health & Happiness
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TIMELINE
City Council moves to
separate from the County
& forms library task force
June 2023
County BOS approves
withdrawal.
City enters into COD lease.
City establishes library
ordinance.
Feb - Mar 2024
Library closed for a 2-
month remodel.
Staff began community
outreach.
May 2024
Soft-opening of library.
JULY 1, 2024
Grand Opening.
Nov 20, 2024
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PROGRAMMING
•Weekly Storytime
•Mahjong
•Gardening classes
•Afterschool Discovery
•Passive Programs
•Grand Opening Nov 20
•One Book -One Palm Desert Mar 29
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https://www.palmdesertlibrary.org/events
UNIQUE
OFFERINGS
•Veterans Resource Center
•Library of Things
•The New York Times (digital)
•Virtual Author Talks
•LINK+ (Union Catalog)
•Libby (eBooks & eAudiobooks)
•Little Free Libraries & Golfcart Bookmobile
•Library of Things
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“
”Richard Branson
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Library Outreach Vehicle
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LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
•Portola Community Center
•Ironwood Park
•Palma Village Park
•University Dog Park
•Joe Mann Park
Locations:
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PALM DESERT LIBRARY
73-300 FRED WARING DRIVE
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PALM DESERT LIBRARY
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LIBRARY STATISTICS
Metric Feb 2025 July to
June
Annual
Goal
Notes
Library cards issued 988 9,665 15,000 Number of active customers to date
Checkouts
Link+
17,373
126
107,969
553
200,000
2,500
Physical and Digital checkouts
(went live 10/31/24)
Visits 11,772 67,927 100,000 Number of library visitors
Study Room &
Community Room
bookings
156 1,211 2,000 Study Room and Community Room usage
Lap-top Checkouts 784 4,840 7,500 Number of laptop sessions
Online Help/Website
visits
16,997 82,773 100,000 Visitors to the library's website to access info &
resources
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NEW LIBRARY
THANK YOU
GARY SHAFFER
Libraryinfo@palmdesert.gov