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Duchesne County library reports highest combined circulation since 2014, cites rising digital use and tight budget
Summary
The Duchesne County Library reported record combined circulation in 2024—driven by digital checkouts and strong activity at the Roosevelt branch—while leaders warned the system remains under pressure from loan payments and falling grant revenue.
Daniel Lockley, who presented the Duchesne County Library’s 2024 annual report, told the board on March 18 that the system saw its highest combined circulation since 2014 and strong growth in digital use.
"Roosevelt’s physical circulation reached about 80,000—up roughly 9 percent—and combined digital and physical circulation for the county reached about 144,500," Lockley said during the presentation. He said digital checkouts across Hoopla and OverDrive totaled about 50,000, a roughly 25 percent increase over 2023.
The report highlighted several record figures: 470 events were held systemwide last year, with roughly 11,600 attendees; Wi‑Fi sessions at Roosevelt rose about 23 percent to nearly…
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