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Carlsbad Library reports July gains in visits and digital lending, pilots small-business help

5689916 · August 27, 2025
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Library staff told trustees that five of six core metrics rose year over year in July 2025, electronic circulation exceeded 30,000 for the month and the library launched a three‑month pilot offering one‑on‑one small‑business office hours with the city's small business liaison.

At the Carlsbad City Library Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 27, 2025, library staff reported that five of six core performance metrics improved year over year for July and announced a three‑month pilot to provide one‑on‑one support for local small businesses.

The report, presented by Principal Librarian Laura Sanger and Principal Librarian Andrea Hilliard, said July’s electronic materials circulation surpassed 30,000 for the first time and that overall year‑to‑date comparisons through July show sustained growth in electronic materials, program…

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