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Farmers Branch library board reports record card signups and rising program attendance

City of Farmers Branch City Council · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The Farmers Branch Library advisory board reported nearly 2,000 new library cards issued, about 144,000 visits in the year and a Net Promoter Score of 9.2 out of 10. The board highlighted increased program participation, the completed Innovation Zone and outreach work including a Jólabókaflóð book drive and summer reading performers.

The Farmers Branch Library Advisory Board presented a year‑in‑review to council on Nov. 4, reporting growth in cardholders, visits and program participation and introducing the library’s new director.

Kristen Hansen, board chair, told council the library issued roughly 1,900 new cards this year (a ~20% increase),…

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