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Timberland Regional Library reports digital growth, ‘Anywhere Library’ service in Mason County
Summary
Trustees and staff told Mason County commissioners that while physical checkouts dipped slightly in 2024, digital checkouts rose 13% locally and new mobile and expanded-access programs aim to broaden service.
Timberland Regional Library trustees reported to the Mason County Board of Commissioners on April 29 that physical checkouts in Mason County fell about 1% in 2024 while digital use rose 13%, and the system is expanding mobile and after‑hours access to reach more residents.
"Okay. So, hi. I'm Toni Gwen. I'm the trustee from Pacific County," said Toni Gwen, the Timberland board member who presented the report along with the system's regional manager, identified in the meeting as Annie. Gwen said Mason County had 259,616 physical checkouts in 2024 and 99,143 digital checkouts, and that 31,315 county residents hold library cards.
The report said Timberland served about 550,000…
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