Library reports surge in program attendance, tracker shows 4,331 participants for 2026 to date

Sep 23, 2026

Library staff reported more than 4,000 attendees at programs in 2026 so far and later supplied a tracker number of 4,331—about 1,000 more than 2025—prompting board discussion about budgeting for supplies and equipment to support growth.

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Library programming staff told the board the library has seen a sharp increase in program participation in 2026, with Monica reporting, "we have had over 4,000 attendees at our programs for 2026 alone." Later in the meeting staff confirmed the program tracker total at 4,331 attendees, roughly 1,000 more than 2025's total.

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