Library Policies

City of Calabasas Library FY 2021-22 Annual Report

In 1997 it was determined that the City could provide a higher level of service to the citizens of Calabasas in a more cost efficient manner and withdrew from the Los Angeles County Library System becoming the City of Calabasas Library on July 11, 1998.

The library was housed in leased office space.  Until July 2008, partially funded by a state bond, a new 24,000 square foot library was built and opened at the current location in the Civic Center next to City Hall at 200 Civic Center Way (map).

The library includes a separate children’s wing with a storytelling room, a young adult section, a fireplace room, a quiet reading room, the Friends of the Library used bookstore, study rooms, a Senior's Corner, a multipurpose room, free WI-FI and twenty public computers with internet and Microsoft Office access. The Founders Hall and an outside amphitheater are located at the back of the library.

The library serves the Calabasas and Hidden Hills area. The library has over 70,000 items to check out, comprising of books, magazines, movies, music, plus e-books, downloadable audiobooks, magazines and online resources.  Books are available through the Interlibrary Loan program and several online resources provide additional resources to patrons. Reference librarians can answer questions and assist patrons with using the resources.

A myriad of free programs for patrons of all ages are offered at the library, please visit the Library's calendar for current information.

The library's catalog, the online resources and general information can be accessed on the Library main website.

MISSION
Freedom and democracy require a well-informed citizenry and the full exchange of a diversity of viewpoints. To that end, the mission of the City of Calabasas Library is: to provide free and equal access to materials, information technology, and services, administered by a knowledgeable, professional and caring staff; to respond to changing individual and community needs in reading, research, and education; and to support the cultural and recreational interests, identity and pride of its citizens.

Barbara Lockwood 
City Librarian

Karilyn Steward, Senior Librarian
Kerrie Mierop, Youth Services Librarian
Suchandra Ghosh, Library Circulation Supervisor
Shanta Williams, Library Technical Services Coordinator
Jennifer Stoops, Library Technician
Sarah Abdali, Executive Assistant II
Julia Conversano, Librarian, Part-Time
William "Bill" Holden, Librarian, Part-Time
Mohsen Rahnamaie, Librarian, Part-Time
Kate Thomas, Librarian, Part-Time
Aaren Tucker, Librarian, Part-Time
vacant, Librarian, Part-Time
Brian Rooney, Archivist, Part-Time
Danny Mora Howard, Library Assistant, Part-Time
vacant, Library Assistant, Part Time
vacant, Library Clerk II, Part-Time
vacant, Library Clerk II, Part-Time
vacant, Library Clerk II, Part-Time 
Madalynn Kohama, Library Clerk I, Part-Time
Rebecca Thomas, Library Clerk I, Part-Time
Stephanie Tran, Library Clerk I, Part-Time
vacant, Library Clerk I, Part-Time

Click here to see the Library Staff