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Hubbardston library reports steady patronage, expanded summer programming and web reach

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Library Director Christine Barbera presented August 2025 circulation and outreach figures and staff described a successful summer reading season, new programs and a plan to refresh the library’s social media presence.

Christine Barbera, Hubbardston Public Library director, told trustees the library recorded 988 local circulations and 1,073 total circulations in August and that the library’s Facebook reach for the month was 3,309, with 1,079 page followers.

Barbera, presenting the director’s report for August 2025, said the library issued two new cards (one an eCard) and logged 497 website visits in August. She also summarized digital-lending activity: 852 OverDrive monthly checkouts and 392 combined e-audio and e-book holds. "Respectfully submitted by Christine Barbera with a couple of caveats," she said, noting the financial figures were provisional pending updated accountant numbers.

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