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Brevard libraries report 1.6 million visits and plan renovations, expanded hours and cybersecurity education
Summary
Brevard County Library director Wendy Bost told commissioners the system saw 1.6 million visits last year, circulated over 4.3 million items and is investing in building repairs, ADA upgrades and programs such as CyberPatriot and mobile library services; security and staffing were flagged as top priorities.
Wendy Bost, director of the Brevard County Library System, presented operational highlights and capital needs for the library system during the April 15 budget workshop. She said the libraries recorded about 1.6 million visitor visits last year and circulated more than 4.3 million items.
Why it matters: Libraries serve broad constituencies for reading, public technology, workforce training, children’s programs and community events. Capital maintenance affects accessibility and public programming capacity across locations.
Key points
- Usage and services: Bost said the system has 19 locations (including a mobile library), about 338,000 square…
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