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Dickinson Area Public Library reports record visits, circulation and outreach in 2024

2959762 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

Library Director Natalie Anguino told the Commission that 2024 was the library’s best year for visitors, circulation and programming, with expanded school and elder-care outreach and new experience-pass partnerships.

Dickinson Area Public Library Director Natalie Anguino presented the library’s 2024 annual report during the March 18 Dickinson City Commission meeting, saying the library set records for patrons, circulation and programming while expanding outreach to schools and elder-care facilities.

“We had 76,695 patrons visit the Dickinson Area Public Library in 2024. That's 6,000 more than in 2023,” Anguino told commissioners. She also reported record circulation numbers, with strong growth in both physical and digital collections, and expanded outreach through the bookmobile and school-based programs.

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The library’s report shows a sustained increase in community use…

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