Chesterfield Public Library reports rising use, expands bilingual outreach and mobile plans
At a county board work session, library leaders presented metrics showing nearly 2 million checkouts, about 1 million in-person visits and a rise in digital circulation to roughly 38%; staff highlighted targeted outreach that lifted card sign-ups and checkouts in a mobile‑home community.
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Chesterfield Public Library staff told the county board that systemwide use is rebounding and programs are reaching new neighborhoods. Carolyn, an assistant director, reported about 2,000,000 checkouts and roughly 1,000,000 in‑person visits this year, levels that reach or exceed pre‑pandemic figures. She said the Midlothian branch accounted for a notable bump in 2024 after its opening.
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