Following the passage of Proposition L on November 8, 2016, and the additional funding it brought beginning in December 2017, the Library was able to increase its operating hours according to community needs, enhance its services to customers, and launch a new, mobile-friendly website in early 2018.
In June 2018, its capital plan launched, beginning several years of construction projects which have seen the renovation or replacement of all Library facilities, and the addition of two new service locations.
With the opening of the East Independence and Riverside Branches in June 2024, the 2018 Capital Plan projects have been completed.
Current Library Construction
Riverside Branch
Groundbreaking: May 19, 2023
Grand Opening: June 14-15, 2024
East Independence Branch
Groundbreaking: 2023
Grand Opening: June 7-8, 2024
Fine Forgiveness Token
To thank customers for their patience while branches are closed, the Library will distribute $10 fine and fee forgiveness tokens at a designated time following the branch’s reopening.
Here are a few facts to know about the tokens:
- Each token is good for a one-time clearance of fines and fees (except for damaged or lost materials) up to $10.
- All types of fines and fees are eligible to be cleared with tokens.
- One token per customer who attends the ribbon cutting or visits the branch the day of the open house.
- Tokens will be accepted at the branch where it was distributed for one year after the date of that branch’s open house.
- Tokens have no cash value.