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Library usage surges; director seeks three staff additions to meet program demand
Summary
Library officials asked for three new positions to handle sharply rising youth programming and digital‑service demand; speakers cited a 364% increase in storytime attendance since 2021 and roughly 400,000 annual checkouts.
The Martin County Library director asked the board to tentatively approve three full‑time positions in FY26 to address a sustained surge in library use and programming. Jen Salas told commissioners demand for youth programming and digital help has risen sharply, and the library has exhausted efficiency measures.
Why it matters: Salas said storytime attendance has increased 364%…
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