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Carlsbad library reports growth in digital lending, steady visits and expanded teen programming

Library Board of Trustees · December 10, 2025
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Principal librarian Andrea Hilliard told trustees Oct. physical circulation and visits were roughly flat year over year while electronic lending rose about 19%, and staff highlighted expanded teen programs and newly funded Sunday hours at two branches.

Carlsbad’s Library and Cultural Arts department reported rising electronic lending and steady in-person use as trustees reviewed monthly statistics on Dec. 10.

"Electronic material circulation continues to be really strong and increased almost 19% year over year," said Andrea Hilliard, principal librarian for Digital Initiatives and Special Projects, attributing the growth largely to Hoopla, the…

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