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Leon County library renovations and programs expand under Essential Libraries Initiative
Summary
County librarians briefed the board on the Essential Libraries Initiative (ELI), reporting a 24% increase in digital checkouts after a website redesign, more than 2,500 programs last year and upcoming main library renovations that will add a maker space, cafe and updated public spaces.
Library leadership described recent progress under the Essential Libraries Initiative (ELI), a county program the retreat materials said is intended to modernize libraries as community social infrastructure.
Pamela (Library) reported the library system hosted more than 2,500 programs last year — story times, lectures, book clubs and other events — producing an 11 percent increase in…
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