Library reports higher circulation, more participants despite fewer programs

Sep 29, 2026

Library Director Chantel Hancock said the summer reading program held 13 events in 2026 and attendance rose by roughly 300 people versus last year; overall circulation rose about 23%. The director corrected a slide date and discussed small maintenance items.

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Library Director Chantel Hancock presented the summer reading recap and corrected a slide date to 2026. Hancock said the library ran 13 programs during the summer (down from 19 the prior year) but saw overall attendance increase by about 300 people; she reported total summer reading participants as 271 and said circulation across the library is up roughly 23% year over year.

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