Library usage surges; director seeks three staff additions to meet program demand
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.
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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.
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