Summary
Ten years of data show visits and physical checkouts down from pre-pandemic levels, with Serramonte hit especially hard by construction closures and parking issues; e-book use keeps climbing. The board wants comparisons to other Bay Area libraries.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents still get steady hours, growing digital collections, and 65 programs a month across four branches.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Library Board of Trustees - Sep 15, 2026
Daly City's circulation and visits per capita are falling in line with libraries statewide, but the 2024-25 drop was steeper locally. Staff point to the main library renovation and hope unique offerings like sewing machine kits can bring people back.
Library Board of Trustees - Aug 18, 2026
Ten years of data show visits and physical checkouts down from pre-pandemic levels, with Serramonte hit especially hard by construction closures and parking issues; e-book use keeps climbing. The board wants comparisons to other Bay Area libraries.
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