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Carver County Library reports rising digital use, Victoria branch marks 10th anniversary
Summary
Carver County Library System leaders updated the Victoria City Council on 2024 circulation and programs, highlighted growth in digital checkouts and youth use, and invited residents to the Victoria branch’s 10th‑anniversary events in early May.
Jody Edstrom, director of the Carver County Library System, told the Victoria City Council that the countywide system logged nearly 1,500,000 checkouts in 2024 and that digital checkouts grew by about 25% year over year. "We celebrate nearly 1,500,000 checkouts in 2024," Edstrom said during public comment.
The nut graph: The presentation framed the system’s numbers as evidence of heavy local use and youth engagement and led into details from Patrick Jones, Victoria branch manager, and Julie, president of the…
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