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Garland reports participation gains in "Club Curiosity" summer program; performers drew record crowds

5739654 · September 8, 2025
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Library staff said the rebranded Club Curiosity summer program returned a 5% increase in activity-tracker returns overall and a 59% increase in the 0–5 age group; performers across branches drew 2,125 attendees and staff said they had to turn away more than 500 patrons at capacity events.

Library staff told the Garland Library Board on Sept. 8 that the 2025 summer program rebrand, Club Curiosity, increased participation across several measures and produced high demand for performer events.

Karen Archibald and youth services staff described the program, which ran May through Aug. 2 and used weekly activity trackers grouped for ages 0–5, 6–12 and 13–17. Trackers and program materials were produced in English, Spanish and…

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