Funds will be used to:

• Prevent library closures and maintain extended hours to better accommodate students, seniors, and working families.
• Provide safe places and protect programs for children and teens to keep them engaged and prepare them for lifelong learning and successful future careers.
• Keep libraries safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Maintain literacy services.
• Make improvements to keep users and staff safe during the pandemic and beyond.
• Increase computer and internet access for all.

By law, all funds MUST stay in Oakland and be used only for Oakland libraries.