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King County Library System to add Sunday hours at Mercer Island; branch reports high local engagement and new children's librarian hire
Summary
KCLS told the Parks and Recreation Commission on June 5 that Mercer Island branch will add Sunday hours this fall, reported strong local use and a Mercer Island net promoter score of 100% in 2024, and said a full‑time children’s librarian position was approved and will expand school connections and programming.
King County Library System staff told the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission on June 5 that the Mercer Island branch will add Sunday hours this fall, that local usage metrics rose from 2023 to 2024, and that the branch is adding a full‑time children’s librarian to expand outreach to schools and programming.
“KCLS is adding Sunday hours at Mercer Island, this fall,” Brian Candelori, regional manager for the Mercer Island Library, said at the meeting. Candelori said the rollout is already underway and a formal announcement to the city will follow when details are finalized.
John Scheller, KCLS government relations manager, presented financial and usage data the commission requested. He said he could verify the system-reported revenue figure the commission had and…
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