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San Mateo County Libraries report rising visitors and program use; Woodside sees heavy local demand
Summary
Carmen Latona Adams presented San Mateo County Libraries' annual report, citing increases in visits, circulation, website traffic and program attendance and highlighting local Woodside usage and pilot services, including a 24/7 outpost in Pacifica.
Carmen Latona Adams, branch manager for the Woodside and Portola Valley libraries, presented the San Mateo County Libraries annual report to the Woodside Town Council on Jan. 25, reporting year-over-year increases in visits, circulation and program activity across the system and at the Woodside branch.
Latona Adams said the system recorded about 1,700,000 visitors countywide (up 16%), 2,400,000 items circulated (up 4%), and more than 10,300 events (up 36%). Website visits rose by 51% and Wi-Fi sessions increased by 14%. Systemwide laptop and hotspot lending increased by roughly 40% after the…
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