Cards Next Page 7. Public libraries are a very well used basic service in Palo Alto. Yet we are very deficient in overall square footage, staffing levels, and collection budgets and we are low in percentage of general fund spent on libraries. Library Master Plan Let s get the biggest bang for the buck.
Libraries are more important than top-tier, renovated city council quarters.
Libraries need infrastructure help and South Palo Alto needs improved library services. That the City and the community must continue working very hard on getting the funds raised for the new library plan implementation. Increase budget for library improvements. Libraries form the heart of our community. They deserve high priority in the budget process.