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Kent District Library reports increased circulation, summer meal program growth and a Narcan life save
Summary
Lance Warner, director of the Kent District Library, reported on 2024 operations and 2025 updates to the Kent County committee Sept. 23, highlighting 7.82 million circulations in 2024, expanded summer meal distribution and an on-site Narcan administration that revived an overdose victim.
Lance Warner, director of the Kent District Library, presented the KDL’s 2024 annual report and 2025 updates to the Kent County Community Health and Safety Committee on Sept. 23.
Warner told the committee KDL circulated 7,820,000 items in 2024 and recorded about 2,400,000 visitor visits that year. He said ebook circulation rose about 17% and that KDL’s programs drew more than 320,000 attendees in 2024.
Warner emphasized the library’s summer food work to address childhood food insecurity. He said KDL…
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