Brisbane Library
Director’s Message Our work over the last year is a powerful reflection of what we can achieve together through a shared vision. We are proud to present the stories and successes captured in our FY 2024-25 Annual Report. Each year, we discover new and valuable ways to serve our community. At the heart of it all is our new Vision: Where community grows and thrives . Through accessible educational resources, uplifting programs and innovative tools, we invite you to learn, explore and be inspired. Guided by our updated Mission: Together, we build meaningful connections and inspire lifelong curiosity —we have renewed and revitalized our commitment to advancing literacy, engaging people of all ages, and promoting our services to ensure that more individuals can access the full range of opportunities we provide. In this report, you’ll see how our community-centered strategy has come to life in dynamic and impactful ways. This work wouldn’t be possible without our passionate library champions and dedicated partners. We’re deeply grateful to our Library JPA Governing Board and Operations Committee, committed Friends and Foundation, generous donors, devoted volunteers and our extraordinary staff. Thank you for your continued support, collaboration and enthusiasm. We’re excited to share this report showcasing our accomplishments and the positive impact our libraries continue to have.
Pacifica Sharp Park Library
Millbrae Library
Pacifica Sanchez Library
Foster City Library
Belmont Library
San Carlos Library
North Fair Oaks Library
East Palo Alto Library
Half Moon Bay Library
Atherton Library
Woodside Library
351 Square-Mile Service Area
Portola Valley Library
273,370 Service Population
Anne-Marie Despain Director
13 Libraries
Library Joint Powers Authority Governing Board
Atherton Rick DeGolia Belmont Julia Mates Brisbane Frank Kern
East Palo Alto Mark Dinan Foster City Art Kiesel Half Moon Bay Deborah Penrose
Millbrae Reuben Holober Pacifica Mary Bier Portola Valley Rebecca Flynn
San Carlos Sara McDowell
Woodside Dick Brown San Mateo County Lisa Gauthier
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