Miss Sara Plummer established the City's first library on State Street in 1870. After Miss Plummer married, the library was sold to the Odd Fellows who moved it to their lodge at State and Haley Streets. The library finally became public and free when the Odd Fellows donated their collection of about 2,000 volumes to the City after the enactment of the California Municipal Library Law by the State Legislature in 1880.
In 1882, the City Council established, by ordinance, the first Library Board of Trustees. When the 1967 City Charter was adopted, the duties of the Board were expanded and its name changed to the Library Board.
Membership | Five Members |
Qualifications | Must be qualified electors of the City |
Length of Term | Four years and until successors are appointed. Staggered terms expire on December 31 of the appropriate year. |
Meeting Schedule | The Board meets every second Thursday of the month, at 12:00 p.m. Apart from:
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Time Involved | Approximately 3 hours per month for meetings and related activities |
Financial Disclosure Requirement | None |
Compensation | None |
Staff | Library Department, (805) 564-5608 |
Reference | City Charter Sections 800 - 805, and 807; Municipal Code Section 2.08.020.E; Resolution No. 95-158 |