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Saint Mary's library reports rising use, outlines capital campaign and expanded programs
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Library representative Leslie told the Saint Mary's City Council on April 21 that visits, program attendance and circulation rose in 2024; the library plans a capital campaign to replace windows and expand program space and will launch fundraising soon.
Leslie, a library representative, told the Saint Mary's City Council on April 21 that Saint Mary's Public Library saw increased visits, program attendance and circulation in 2024 and is preparing a capital campaign to address building needs.
Leslie said the library recorded more than 63,000 visits last year, was open 2,435 hours and averaged about 26 people per hour. “For example, this morning for story time, we had 45 kids come in with over 30 adults. So within 15 minutes, we saw almost a hundred people walk through the doors,” Leslie said.
The library reported 31,000 physical items circulated in…
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