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Kitsap Regional Library discusses levy planning, Sylvan Way replacement and rising digital and computer use
Summary
Library leadership and trustees discussed long‑range planning for a future levy, options for replacing the aging Sylvan Way facility, partnerships to build a community campus in Bremerton, and recent usage statistics showing mixed trends across digital and in‑person services.
Jason (Library Director) updated the board on strategic priorities, including preliminary work toward a future levy, efforts to replace the Sylvan Way facility and training and data tools related to LibraryIQ.
"We're starting to get out, myself and Wendy Kyle, executive director of the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, to build some synergy with our friends in order to gain their support to eventually be able to, get out and pass a levy," Jason said, describing early outreach to community partners and commissioners.
Nut graf: The discussion centered on preparing the library’s financial and partnership groundwork for capital needs (notably a…
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