Department Description

It is the mission of the Fullerton Public Library to provide services and materials to meet the educational, informational, literacy, and recreational reading needs of Fullerton's culturally diverse community. It does so through its three service outlets: the Main Library, the Hunt Branch, and the Bookmobile. The Library Department has an administrative Library Board of Trustees appointed by City Council. The Library Department has two fund-raising support groups, which are incorporated as nonprofit organizations: the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library and the Fullerton Public Library Foundation.

The 2007-09 adopted budget reflects 2.0 unfunded positions in 2007-08, 1.0 unfunded position in 2008-09, and a continuation of the reduced bookmobile schedule. The 2007-09 adopted budget also reflects the addition of a limited-term bilingual Children's Services Librarian for the Hunt Branch.

Goals

Support individuals pursuing a sustained program of learning, independent of any educational provider.

Provide timely, accurate, and useful information to community residents and Fullerton businesses.

Assist students in meeting educational objectives during their formal courses of study.

Offer current, high-demand, high-interest materials in electronic and print format.

Encourage children to develop an interest in reading through programs aimed at children and their parents.

Serve as a central focal point for community activities, meetings, and services.