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Library Commission
Annual Report
Presentation
Library Commission
City of Cupertino
September 17, 2024
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Who Are We
Archana Panda, Chair Sheela Sreekanth, Vice Chair
Liyan ZhaoJanki ChokshiQin Pan
What We Do
As per Section 2.86.070 of the City’s Municipal Code, the powers and functions of the
Library Commission shall be as follows:
A.Consult with the City Council, the City staff and the Santa Clara County Library Joint
Powers Authority and staff regarding the functioning of the physical facilities of the
Cupertino Library and shall make recommendations from time to time for improvement or
modification thereof;
B.Consult with the City Council, the City staff and the Santa Clara County Library Joint
Powers Authority and staff regarding the Cupertino Library programs and services to the
community and shall make recommendations from time to time for improvements or
modifications thereof;
C.Consult with and act as liaison with private community groups supportive of the
library program;
D.Consult with the architect and the City Council in the planning of any main or branch
library building facilities, including locations, building layout, architecture, landscaping and
furnishings;
E.Hold hearings, formulate policies and make rules and procedures with respect to the
foregoing for approval by the City Council;
F.Perform such other tasks as may be expressly requested of it by the City Council.
What We’ve Done
•Collaborated with Teen Commissioners and
members of the Senior Advisory Council to gain
insight on programming needs at the library.
•Promoted Cupertino Library and Poet Laureate
programs and events through community networks,
social media posts, and word of mouth.
•Provided feedback on new library programs and
services, and challenges relating to space and
layout.
What We Plan On Doing
•Complete the updated Poet Laureate Playbook as
part of the 2024-2025 Work Program.
•Recruitment and selection of the 2026-2027 Poet
Laureate.
•Support library services through outreach, feedback,
and participation in programs.
•Continue to identify specific challenges for Teens
and Seniors at the library.
Thank you!