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Library director reports year three of levy: 800,000 visitors, expanded programs and digital services
Summary
Library Services Director Angela Ocana briefed the Eugene City Council on year three of the local library option levy, reporting increased visits, program expansion, digital-equity work and operational changes including leaving the Hoopla digital platform over content concerns.
Angela Ocana, Eugene's library services director, presented an overview of year three of the local library option levy (covering July 2023'July 2024) at the City Council work session July 16, reporting increased usage, expanded programs and several policy and digital-service updates.
Ocana said the levy was renewed in 2020 with 76% voter approval and described the library's priorities as hours and access, programs and services, and materials and technology. She reported the system saw "over 800,000 visitors" during the year, operating 160 hours each week across three locations.
The director highlighted targeted services at branch locations: Sheldon focuses on older adults and adults with developmental disabilities; Bethel emphasizes early literacy and Spanish-language outreach; and downtown youth services concentrates on reading…
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