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Dorchester County Public Library reports higher summer reading participation and program growth
Summary
Library staff told the council their 2025 summer reading program saw increases in overall enrollment, teen participation and camp partnerships; staff outlined plans for book lockers and Little Free Libraries to expand access.
Dorchester County Public Library staff briefed the County Council on the 2025 summer reading program during the Sept. 16 meeting, reporting increases in participation and outreach across branches.
Julie Kennedy, assistant director for Dorchester County Public Library, and Hannah Smutty, services coordinator and Harlock branch manager, said total sign‑ups increased by 6 percent compared with the previous year and that camp and organization participation rose by 87…
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