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Redwood City has just named its next library director.
Sarah La Torra, who has been serving as the interim director, was chosen after a competitive national recruitment process, the city said in a news release.
“Sarah La Torra is a community-focused leader who is passionate about delivering the joys of literacy and learning to all Redwood City residents,” said Patrick Heisinger, city manager.
La Torra, who was division manager for customer experience, assumed the role of interim library director in 2024 after Redwood City appointed Derek Wolgram as interim director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services following Chris Beth’s retirement.
La Torra will lead RCPL’s continued efforts to advance its three community aspirations of belonging, growth and wellness, with an emphasis on collaboration and community engagement, the city said in its news release.
“I look forward to building on that foundation in the coming year by creating even more opportunities for residents to access and benefit from our exceptional library services,” she said.
Before joining Redwood City, La Torra began her library career at the Los Angeles County Library, where she developed youth programming, led early literacy initiatives, built collections, and formed partnerships with schools and community organizations, according to the news release.
La Torra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Redwood City Public Library welcomed over 830,000 visitors in 2026, circulated almost 1.1 million items, has three locations across Redwood City, and hosted 3,419 programs with a total attendance of over 97,000 people.
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