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Sunnyvale library reports visitor rebound and program-driven growth; staff flags corrected e-book counts
Summary
Library staff told trustees visits have rebounded since the pandemic and credited programming for most of the increase; staff also described corrected e-book figures after identifying last year's double-counting and warned that nonbook media use is declining.
Sunnyvale Board of Library Trustees on Monday heard an annual performance briefing showing modest increases in in-person visits and steady demand for children's services. Library staff told trustees that visitor counts have largely recovered from pandemic lows and that recent growth closely tracks increases in program attendance.
The presentation, led by a library staff member, showed a multi-year visitor trend and a modest rise in overall visits. "We attribute it pretty strongly to the programming increases," the presenter said, noting adult and children's programs that draw repeat attendance. Staff pointed to new features such as the early learning hub and sustained preschool programming as key draws.
Staff reported a small decline in total circulation…
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