Library Annual Report
Fiscal Year 25-26
Community
Camarillo Public Library proudly engaged with the community throughout FY 2025-2026, providing a safe and enriching environment where people can live, work, and play.
Awesome in Autism Award
Camarillo Public Library was honored as Community Partner of the Year for its sensory-friendly programs and autism-inclusive experiences at the 2025 Awesome in Autism Awards, hosted by the Autism Society Ventura County.
The Library acquired a new 12-bay laptop dispenser to provide patrons with greater access to technology and flexibility.The dispenser allows patrons to check out a laptop for use anywhere in the Library. Once finished, patrons return the laptop to the dispenser, where it is charged and prepared for the next user.
Laptop Kiosk
Engagement
Camarillo Public Library takes pride in fostering community connection and lifelong learning through enriched programs offered throughout FY 2025-2026, bringing people together in shared experiences.
Teen Civic Engagement Club
To create better opportunities for future leaders, Camarillo Public Library launched a Teen Civic Engagement Club, giving teens a voice in local decisions.
From September 2025 through June 2026,
the Library’s Teen Civic Engagement Club
hosted 10 guest speakers, including city
officials and staff, to help teens better
understand City Council and City Services.
A total of 97 teens participated. The
program also encouraged teens to speak
at City Council meetings about issues
important to them, including public transit,
mental health, and safe teen spaces.
Learning
In FY 2025-2026, Camarillo Public Library empowered learners of all ages through educational programs, career development opportunities, and practical resources designed to build knowledge and confidence.
Career Online High School
The Library proudly honored five Career Online High School graduates at the April 22 Camarillo City Council meeting. Graduates earned high school diplomas and career certificates, with scholarships funded by the California State Library.
The Russell Fischer Business Collection hosted an “Ask an HR Expert: Job Help” workshop featuring a panel of local HR professionals. Topics included finding jobs in Ventura County, using AI with résumés, and negotiating salary and benefits.
Job Help
Fiscal Year Comparison
56,818
Increase in physical circulation
1,689 21,010
Increase in Electronic Circulation Increase in New Library Cards
Fiscal Year Comparison
229
Additional Programs added
21,353 5,449
Additional Program Attendees Increase in Visitors
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Online Annual Report
Library Annual Report is located on the library’s
website:
camarillolibrary.org/annual-report/2025-2026