Mill Valley Public Library’s 2025-26 funding report highlights equipment loans, technology classes and community programs supported by its two nonprofit partners.
The report describes contributions from the Mill Valley Library Foundation and Friends of the Mill Valley Library. Seven funding categories total $425,930, including nonprofit contributions, city funding, grants and other donations.
Equipment and technology
During the reporting period, the Library of Things added a GoPro camera kit, a woodburning kit, radon detectors and a sewing machine.
Foundation funding also paid for an expert to research accessibility devices, including digital magnifiers and glasses that display computer-generated captions. The report described public access to those tools as a future goal.
The library’s Tech to Go program loaned Wi-Fi hotspots, power banks and Chromebook kits. The Friends and Foundation jointly funded free Wi-Fi in the Lytton Square area, where the network recorded 10,115 unique sessions.
Foundation support funded 25 artificial intelligence classes taught by Bridget Burke and 23 classes on Apple devices and services taught by Jon Hartman.
Reading and community programs
More than 2,300 attendees participated in 13 After Hours events, including programs about the Dipsea Race and Curtain Theatre, economics discussions and the Naked Truth series.
Children’s summer reading activities included Afghan dance, Adire-inspired wax-resist art and an Australian didgeridoo performance. A partnership with SEEDS offered mindfulness activities for neurodivergent and neurotypical children.
The report describes services and activities during 2025-26. For current offerings, borrowing information and hours, visit the library’s website.
