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Lafayette library reports rising circulation and programs; council proclaims National Library Week

3049891 · April 18, 2025
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Library staff and the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation reported increases in circulation, summer-reading participation and outreach; the city council adopted a proclamation recognizing National Library Week and agreed to publicize related events.

Rob Tiggett, senior community library manager, and Carol Varney, executive director of the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation, briefed the council on library activity and upcoming events and the council adopted a proclamation recognizing National Library Week.

During the March 24 meeting Tiggett reported a modest countywide increase in circulation (about 4%) and larger growth in e-book lending. He said Lafayette’s on-site counters showed roughly 204,000 annual visits…

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