Share: Libraries up and down the Central Coast are learning how to meet the community where they're at during the pandemic By MALEA MARTIN & KAREN GARCIA Libraries have always been about more than the books. A library is a community gathering space, a place to access the internet, and a creative learning environment. So when the pandemic not only forced the city of Santa Maria Main Library’s physical doors to close, but also threatened its funding, the stakes were high for community members who rely on these resources. ON THE GO The Santa Maria library’s bookmobile allows library services to meet people where they’re at, something especially needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.