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Denison library reports strong program attendance, StoryWalk repairs and endowment update
Summary
Library staff reported high turnout at recent events (200 at a "time out" event, 141 at a Dr. Seuss birthday), fixes to building heating, planned StoryWalk kiosk replacements, a near-complete state annual report, and an endowment update; the board moved to approve the report (vote details not specified).
A library staff member reported during the Denison Library Board meeting that recent special events drew large crowds, including about 200 people at a “time out” event and 141 people at a recent Dr. Seuss birthday program, and provided updates on facilities, the library endowment and upcoming programming.
The staff member said the time-out event — redesigned to reach teens and young adults while still being suitable for children — met attendance goals. “We did, we got 200 people,” the staff member said, adding that next year the event will be moved to May to avoid weather risks and to fall before the end of the school year.
The report explained why the change matters: expanding year-round special events and spreading programs across the calendar has increased participation across age groups. The staff member said the library runs multiple programs (pre-K Read to Win,…
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