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Sims Library reports rising use: Wi-Fi and programs surge, bookmobile expands outreach
Summary
Sims Library staff told the Waxahachie City Council that visitation, programming and Wi-Fi usage rose sharply over the past year; staff outlined new initiatives including adaptive story times and a dedicated bookmobile team.
Sims Library staff told the Waxahachie City Council on Feb. 3 that library use increased in several measures last year, including a 138% increase in Wi‑Fi usage, expansion of outreach through a newly staffed bookmobile and a rise in youth programming.
Library Director Jen (last name not specified in the transcript) said patrons saved $8,630,978 citywide by borrowing physical items rather than buying them, and reported nearly 181,000 circulated items with circulation up 5.5%. The library hired a dedicated…
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