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Ocean Shores library reports sharp July gains, outlines author fair and card-drive plans
Summary
Library Director Kietha told the Ocean Shores Public Library Advisory Board that July saw double-digit increases in checkouts, door counts and program attendance; the library outlined an October author fair, a fall card-drive for elementary students and other upcoming programs.
Kietha, library director for the Ocean Shores Public Library, told the board on Aug. 12 that July brought notable increases in library use and program attendance, and she outlined a slate of fall events including an Oct. 4 local author fair and a school-focused library-card campaign.
The director said the six-month average for materials checked out from January through July was about 5,300 per month and that July’s total rose to about 6,300, “a 20% jump.” Door counts averaged roughly 3,400 over six months and rose to about 4,300 in July, which she described as “a 27% jump.” Program attendance and room use also increased: the room averaged about 99 visits per month (115 in July), and…
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