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Stow City library reports record circulation and expands outreach, adds bookmobile
Summary
Library staff told the Parks & Recreation Board that 2024 was the library's busiest year on record, with 752,000 checkouts, expanded outreach (including a bookmobile) and completed renovations funded from accumulated reserves.
The Stow City library reported a record year in 2024, with 752,000 total checkouts, 159,574 visits to library buildings and nearly 50,000 visits to the library’s play-and-learn area. The report, presented during the Parks & Recreation Board meeting, said the library completed several facility and service upgrades and expanded outreach to seniors and people in day care.
Library leaders told the board the circulation increase came despite a…
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