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Johnston Public Library reports rising visits and circulation, plans facility study
Summary
Library executive director Holly Saline told the council FY25 saw higher visits (reported at about 125,000) and a roughly 50% increase in downloadable circulation since FY22; the board plans a facilities and space-utilization study to guide maintenance and future uses.
Library representatives presented the FY25 annual report to the council and highlighted service growth and a forthcoming facilities study.
The report summarized organizational changes following a transition of executive directors and described policy and strategic-plan updates. The presenter noted the library is planning a study of its aging building systems and a space-utilization review to estimate maintenance needs and anticipated lifespans for key systems.
Council members praised the library's increased usage and volunteer contributions. One council member noted annual visits rose from about 100,000 in FY22 to about 125,000 in FY25 and that downloadable circulation increased roughly 50% over the same period.
