Library Board of Trustees | December 3, 2025

The City of Palm Springs Library Board of Trustees meeting on December 3, 2025, focused primarily on updates from the Friends of the Palm Springs Library and the Library Foundation's ongoing capital campaign. The Foundation reported successful fundraising events, including a recent capital campaign cultivation event that raised $158,000, and highlighted efforts to boost social media engagement and donor relations. Library staff provided statistics showing a high turnover rate of physical materials and increased digital circulation, alongside updates on community outreach programs such as Popup Library and Zip Books. The board also discussed administrative matters including the acceptance of the treasurer's report, virtual attendance procedures for trustees, adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar, and progress on the library renovation project, which is proceeding on schedule without unexpected issues. Overall, the meeting emphasized fundraising, community engagement, and infrastructure improvements to support library services.