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Saint Marys library reports surge in visits, outlines programs and capital needs
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Leslie of the Saint Marys Public Library told the council the library logged more than 63,000 visits in 2024, increased program attendance and circulation, and plans a capital campaign to replace leaking windows and expand flexible program space.
Leslie, representing the Saint Marys Public Library, told the council the library had a markedly busier 2024: “we had over 63,000 visits to the library,” she said, and reported roughly 31,000 physical items circulated and about 9,000 e-materials borrowed.
The library’s programs drove much of the increased foot traffic, Leslie said. She described a recent story time that brought 45 children and more than 30 adults into the building within…
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