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Delaware County library system reports strong summer engagement, warns of $532,000 state funding delay
Summary
At a DCL Board of Directors meeting, staff reported large increases in summer reading participation and outlined upcoming state and county funding deadlines; board approved minutes and the July financial report, and staff warned that about $532,000 in district funds remains unpaid as the Pennsylvania state budget remains unsettled.
The DCL Board of Directors received updates on summer programs, upcoming state and county funding deadlines, and the system's strategic planning at its meeting. Board members approved minutes from June 26, 2025, and the July 2025 financial report; staff told the board that about $532,000 in district funds has not been paid because the Pennsylvania state budget has not been passed.
Kit, the district consultant filling in for Annie Lappley, told the board that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and that DCL will host sign-up events at local colleges, senior centers and the government center, supported by a social media campaign. Kit also reported large year-over-year growth for the Beanstack summer reading platform: about 681 active readers this year versus 408 last…
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