Libraries urge continued county support and report need for ADA upgrades and new computers

Feb 9, 2024

County library representatives said use remains strong for digital services and rural patrons, requested continuation of county support (total ask reported around $74,003.69 for one library) and flagged an ADA‑accessible back door and replacement public computers as capital needs amid projected levy changes.

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Library leaders and the Winterset library representative reported on circulation, rural patron usage and facility needs. Will (library representative) said about 28% of the library’s patrons are rural county residents and emphasized the value of ebooks and other digital services for those residents.

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