2023-24 Annual Report
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Ginny Mies
Atherton Library Manager
Vision
San Mateo County Libraries ignite growth
through transformative experiences
Mission
San Mateo County Libraries strengthen
our community by creating an inclusive
sense of place and environment for
learning
351
Square-Mile Service Area
239,640
People Live in Our Service Area
13 Community Libraries
271,407
Active Cardholders
1.7M
Library
Visitors
16% More Library
Visitors
2.4M
Items
Circulated
4% More Items Circulated
10,310
Programs
and Events
36% More Programs and Events
2.7M
Website Visits
51% More Website Visits
4.9M
WiFi Sessions
14% More WiFi Sessions
40,630
Laptop Checkouts
41% More Laptop Checkouts
9,410
Hotspot Checkouts
40% More Hotspot Checkouts
Atherton Library
Atherton Library
Accomplishments
3,500
Strategic Plan Surveys Completed
Strategic Plan
Engagement
98%
Favorability Rating
Libraries build and
support the com m unity
in m ultiple ways. A true
treasure and resource to
have!
Engaging Older
Adults
1,600
Volunteer Hours
5,700
ESL Attendees
English Language
Support
300
Library Materials
180
Grand Opening Attendees
First Library
Outpost
I love our libraries and all
the resources and
program s and culture
that they instill in us.
Uplifting Offerings
40%
More Library Visitors
1,600
Emergency Kits Provided
Community
Resource Centers
32%
Of Our Staff Are Bilingual
Our Dedicated
Team
500
Volunteers
Atherton Library
I have greatly enjoyed the
library hosted classes. The
instructors were warm and
friendly. The lessons were
highly informative.
Thank you!
Ginny Mies
Atherton Library Manager
[email protected]