Company Profile
Woodland Public Library
Company Overview
Woodland Public Library is a municipal public library serving the residents of Woodland and the greater Yolo County region. Established in 1874, the library operates as a core civic institution dedicated to equitable access to information, education, and cultural enrichment. It is one of the oldest continuously operating Carnegie libraries in California and remains a vital community anchor.
The library provides a comprehensive range of services, including physical and digital collections, public technology access, educational programming, and literacy support for all ages. Core services emphasize lifelong learning, workforce readiness, digital inclusion, and youth development. The library supports students, families, seniors, immigrants, and individuals facing economic or technological barriers.
In addition to traditional library services, Woodland Public Library operates Square One, a community makerspace and innovation hub that offers hands-on learning in design thinking, digital fabrication, and technical skill building. The library also delivers outreach services through its bookmobile, extending access to materials and programs in neighborhoods, schools, and community sites where residents may face transportation or mobility challenges.
Funded by public support and guided by a Board of Trustees, Woodland Public Library collaborates with local organizations, schools, and agencies to respond to evolving community needs. Through these efforts, the library functions not only as an information provider, but as a strategic partner in education, economic opportunity, and civic engagement.
Company History
The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining it small town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees”, Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults. The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.
Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide. The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.
Benefits
Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan & 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 3% City match
Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical Plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Paid Training & Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training, and professional advancement opportunities
Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, sick and administrative leaves