Library board reports rising use; council appoints replacement and authorizes reserve fund
Sep 10, 2026
Rebecca Hardy, president of the Harrington Library Board, reported higher circulation this year (657 digital, 1,401 physical checkouts) and asked council to seat a nominated board member. Council appointed the nominee and approved a library reserve fund and a library credit card capped at the board's yearly budget.
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Rebecca Hardy, president of the Harrington Library Board, told the council the library has seen increased patronage and program participation this year, with 657 digital checkouts and 1,401 physical checkouts. She said homeschool families are using the collection and the library has restarted children's programming on a schedule designed to match the school's four-day week.
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