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Library <br />Measure X funding has played a critical role in expanding the Library Department's ability to <br />deliver high -quality, community -focused services. Although the Library's annual Measure X <br />allocation may not always represent a significant portion of the City's total Measure X <br />revenue, SAPL has strategically leveraged these dollars to increase outreach, build innovative <br />programs, and ensure equitable access to library resources across Santa Ana. Through careful <br />planning and cross -department collaboration, the Library has significantly strengthened both <br />youth and senior services, demonstrating the outsized impact possible when Measure X <br />investments are paired with creative service delivery. <br />Expanding Citywide Access Through the Knowledge Mobile <br />Measure X funding provided the stability needed to continue the operation, maintenance, and <br />staffing of the Knowledge Mobile, one of the most impactful outreach tools for families, <br />students, and educators across Santa Ana. The Knowledge Mobile directly serves <br />neighborhoods with limited access to physical library branches, ensuring that literacy, <br />enrichment, and learning opportunities reach residents where they live, work, and play. <br />Major Knowledge Mobile Achievements (2021-2025): <br />• 84,967 total patron visits and 35,592 checkouts <br />• 2,548 library cards issued, strengthening long-term engagement <br />• 1,358 programs delivered, including storytimes, crafts, STEAM, robotics, and creative arts <br />• 450 school visits, benefiting campuses with limited or no library resources <br />• 285 community stops, 408 park visits, and 104 events <br />The Knowledge Mobile has seen especially strong school -based engagement, peaking at over <br />36,000 patron visits in 2022-23. Teachers across Santa Ana Unified and charter schools <br />consistently express gratitude for access to books, storytimes, and hands-on learning, especially <br />at schools with limited library staffing or collections. <br />Knowledge Mobile Community Impact Highlights: <br />• A hesitant four -year -old became a weekly reader through Knowledge Mobile storytimes. <br />• Families follow the Knowledge Mobile from stop to stop to participate in programs. <br />• Charter schools rely on the Knowledge Mobile as their primary library service. <br />• Students experience STEAM tools for the first time, sparking interest in technology and <br />creativity. <br />science i4mness! BOOK CHeCK OUT! <br />�y <br />«s..�.. 4 <br />_� ., a <br />"fv <br />1 - <br />Measure X Success 2S <br />