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The Library and Literacy Commission consists of seven (7) members who are residents of the city of Porterville.  The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council, and are appointed by the City Council.

Members: Susan Uptain, Kim Baumgardner, Patience Christenson, Esther Figueroa, Edith La Vonne, Fernando Serrano, Sonya Lopez

Library and Literacy Commissioner Profiles

Meeting Dates

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 291 N. Main.

To view Agenda, click on meeting date.

January 10, 2023 January Calendar January 14, 2020, Meeting Minutes February 14, 2023 Attendance Report February and March Calendar How much can you save? flyer 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten flyer Serving With a Purpose flyer March 14, 2023 March Calendar Draft Library Survey April 11, 2023 April Calendar Dia de Los Ninos Flyer Draft Survey English Spanish May 9, 2023 Second Draft Survey English Spanish September 12, 2023 Attendance Report Summer Reading Program Pictures September Calendar National Library Card Sign-up Month Flyer Family Literacy Day Flyer Adult Literacy Program Stats, Brochure, and Flyers Library Survey Results Library Budget October 10, 2023 November 14, 2023 Attendance Report November Calendar Library Design Showcase December 12, 2023

In an effort to protect public health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the City of Porterville is allowing for and encouraging electronic public participation at City meetings.  Until further notice, the Library & Literacy Commission Meetings will be live on Zoom.       

Public comments may be submitted to library@ci.porterville.ca.us and will be read aloud for consideration during Oral Communications or during any public hearings as applicable.  Members of the public are encouraged to submit comments prior to 5:30 p.m., on the date of the meeting, to participate in said meeting.  Staff will periodically check for any emails that may have been submitted after 5:30 p.m., however it is not guaranteed that those emails will be read prior to action.

Agenda Archives

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