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Paris library touts program-driven growth; reports rising visits and program attendance
Summary
Library Director Connie Lawman told council that library visits rose from 40,635 in 2021 to more than 51,000 in 2024 and described a portfolio of programs (story times, book clubs, 'library of things') that staff say drive engagement; council praised the library’s work.
Connie Lawman, director of the Paris Public Library, presented the library’s programming model and usage statistics to the City Council on Oct. 27, saying programs are central to increased visitation and public engagement.
Lawman described four program categories — ongoing, passive, pop‑up and swaps — and listed current…
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