Library and recreation reports highlight strong summer use, programs and splash‑pad planning

Oct 6, 2026

Pipestone's library and recreation departments reported strong attendance: the rec center tallied about 29,593 visits year‑to‑date and the aquatic center 13,017 for the summer. The library reported roughly 200 summer-reading signups and announced a community-read author event Nov. 7; recreation described preliminary planning for a splash pad.

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Library and recreation staff told the council on Oct. 5 that summer programming and facilities saw strong use and that program planning continues into the winter. The rec center reported approximately 29,593 visits year‑to‑date and the aquatic center saw 13,017 people during the summer season; staff said the indoor pool was briefly closed for maintenance and a boiler was replaced Sept. 20.

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