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Monrovia Library reports strong program growth and pauses expansion bid amid rising costs
Summary
Monrovia Library reported 29% higher program attendance and a 45% increase in summer-reading participation for fiscal 2024–25, and said it will pause and reassess a planned expansion project because of higher construction costs.
The Monrovia Public Library reported significant increases in programming and outreach at the Sept. 2 City Council meeting, while also describing a pause and re-evaluation of a planned capital expansion because of rising construction costs.
Library Director Carrie (last name not provided at the meeting) told councilmembers the library served nearly 26,000 program participants in fiscal year 2024–25—a 29% year-over-year…
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