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Library director outlines usage growth and facility needs, asks commission for staffing and repairs
Summary
Donna Campbell, Harlingen Public Library director, summarized operations, usage statistics (141,229 physical checkouts last year; 23,971 digital checkouts), community partnerships and requested additional staff and facility repairs including new carpeting, LED lighting and restroom upgrades.
Donna Campbell, Harlingen Public Library director, presented a detailed report on library operations, usage and needs at the City Commission meeting.
Campbell said the library has over 100,000 physical items and last year recorded 141,229 checkouts; the digital collection includes about 120,000 e‑books and audiobooks with 23,971 digital materials checked out last year. She…
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