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Woodland library reports big gains in circulation, programs and bookmobile outreach
Summary
At the Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Library Director Rita Galindo told the council Woodland Public Library’s FY24‑25 circulation exceeded 200,000, program attendance rose to about 28,000, e‑materials grew 18%, and the bookmobile 'Priscilla' expanded outreach with a $40,000 YCOE grant.
The Woodland City Council on Nov. 18 heard an annual report from Library Director Rita Galindo that the Woodland Public Library saw increased usage across circulation, programming and outreach in fiscal year 2024–25. "Our total circulation for last year was over 200,000, closer to 300,000, and that is an increase," Galindo said, calling out gains in both physical and digital lending.
Galindo told the council the library now averages about 54 visitors per hour and recorded roughly 28,000 program attendances, up from about 18,000 the previous year. E‑materials led much of the growth: Galindo said e‑book and other digital circulation rose about 18 percent, and…
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