The Carpinteria Community Library (CCL) invites community members to review and provide feedback on its newly developed Strategic Plan, which outlines goals, priorities, and a vision for the library’s future.

The City Council will discuss the plan at the Library Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 in City Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.



“The Strategic Plan marks a pivotal step in the evolution of the Carpinteria Community Library, which has served the community since 1910 as California’s first county branch library,” CCL said. “Now a municipally-operated library since 2022, CCL continues to honor its legacy while looking ahead.”

The plan considers the library’s history and outlines a vision addressing current challenges, identifying opportunities, and setting clear goals to guide the library’s growth as a culturally rich, inclusive community hub, CCL said.



To view the Strategic Plan, visit cityofcarp.co/LSP, or visit here and click Library Strategic Plan under Hot Topics. 


Email comments to publiccomment@carpinteriaca.gov with the subject line “Library Strategic Plan Feedback.”

Community members may also attend the meeting in person to share their input directly.