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Ocean Shores Library reports higher 2024 circulation, new hires and expanded programs; foundation funds staff travel
Summary
Library director reported a 7.2% increase in 2024 circulation, new staff hires and steady program attendance; the Ocean Shores Library Foundation is underwriting staff travel to the Washington Library Association conference and the library will close two days for staff attendance.
The Ocean Shores Library director reported that circulation rose in 2024 to 67,726 checkouts, a 7.21% increase from 2023, and described new hires, ongoing popular programs and foundation-funded improvements.
The director said the library recorded steady in-person use in 2024, citing an average of about 27 patrons per opening with the library open 34 hours per week. The director also reported the library’s active cardholder count at 3,776 as of December and noted 1,137 meetings held in the meeting room with 13,550 attendees during the year.
The director introduced two staff members, Hannah Rayberg and David Bernard, who have worked at the library about six months. Hannah Rayberg, new library staff, said she volunteered at the library during…
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