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Royal Oak Public Library reports rebound in visits, lays out capital plan
Summary
Library Director Erwin and board members reported nearly 186,000 visitors last year, 26,851 cardholders (about 46% of city residents), 439 programs with ~15,000 attendees, and a 6-year capital improvement plan funded by a millage passed in 2023; library plans include roof replacement, HVAC upgrades and solar.
The Royal Oak Public Library presented its annual report to the City Commission on Jan. 13, detailing operations, capital needs and outreach.
Director Erwin said the library's millage (started July 2023) increased revenues and allowed the board to adopt a six-year capital improvement plan. Work in the past year included waterproofing a boiler room and planning for roof…
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