Library director: cardholders and circulation rebounded; digital use grows

Oct 26, 2026

Director Adam Chang reported the system now has tens of thousands of cardholders, circulation topped 608,000 items this year, and digital loans now make up roughly one-third of circulation despite higher costs for digital titles.

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Director Adam Chang presented the library system's annual statistics and said the fiscal year (Oct. 1'Sept. 30) shows steady growth across several metrics. "We're currently at 58,000, 52 library cardholders," he said, and noted new card issuance is likely to level near 7,000 annually. Adam said staff distributed a one-page statistics packet to board members.

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