City of Daly City Library Board of Trustees Meeting - 08/18/2026

The City of Daly City Library Board of Trustees held a meeting on August 18, 2026, focusing primarily on library operations, usage statistics, and community engagement initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the announcement of an $8,100 grant from Sunlight Giving to support digital books for young children, and plans to install a holds locker compatible with the library's circulation system to expand access outside normal hours. The board also discussed the discontinuation of the statewide Zip Books grant due to budget cuts, which will impact future service offerings. Additionally, the board reviewed library usage trends over the past decade, noting declines in physical visits and checkouts but increases in digital media use. There was mention of ongoing efforts to explore enhanced library funding, including a potential parcel tax measure, with city staff and council members involved in feasibility studies. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but funding allocations and grant-supported projects were highlighted as action items.