Camarillo Board of Library Trustees
AGENDA REPORT
Date: December 10, 2025
To: Honorable President and Trustees
From: Greg Ramirez, City Manager
Submitted by: Mandy Nasr, Library Director
Subject: Library Board of Trustees Policy 13.05 – Study Room & The Work Space Policy
BACKGROUND
The Camarillo Public Library provides study rooms for public use. These study rooms are intended for individual or small group study purposes and are very popular amongst library patrons. With the increase of requests for public meeting spaces, library staff recommends redesigning the existing Tech Lab into a business center titled “The Work Space” that allows for business groups, students and entrepreneurs to meet and achieve success.
DISCUSSION
The Camarillo Public Library maintains seven study rooms that are available to all library patrons who possess a valid Camarillo library card. These include two Young Adult study rooms that are available and limited to patrons ages 13 to 18. With the proximity of California State University Channel Islands, library staff would like to increase the age limit of the Young Adult study rooms from 18 to 25. These study rooms are in high demand and accommodate a maximum of six people.
The existing Tech Lab, located upstairs, is designed for formal computer classes. In recent years, the demand for formal computer classes has declined and the Tech Lab room is under-utilized. Library staff recommend redesigning the Tech Lab into The Work Space that allows for small groups of up to fifteen people to utilize the space for their business and educational needs. In this fiscal year’s budget, the City of Camarillo has approved technology enhancements up to $30,000 which will include upgrades such as a smart board and modular furniture. These upgrades will support small groups who require a functional meeting space for their education and business needs.
The amended policy will outline how members of the public can reserve The Work Space
Library Board of Trustees Policy 13.05
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for their use. In addition, the amended policy will include language stating that permission for a group, organization, or individual to meet in the library does not constitute endorsement of their policies or beliefs by the Library or the City of Camarillo.
Recommended edits to Library Board of Trustees Policy 13.05 Study Room & The Work Space Policy are provided in Attachment 1. The proposed edits were presented to the Policy Committee, which reviewed and recommended the proposed revised policy at their November 20, 2025 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no budget impact as a result of this action.
CEQA DETERMINATIONS
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Camarillo Library Board amend Library Board of Trustees 13.05 Study Room & The Work Space Policy as revised.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Study Room & The Work Space Policy Redline
2. Study Room & The Work Space Policy Clean Copy
REFERENCE MATERIALS – AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT CITY HALL None