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Richland Public Library presents 2025 usage surge, new lawn and service expansions
Summary
Library Board Chair Cara Hernandez and Director Chris Knolf told council the Richland Public Library saw increases across visits, circulation and program attendance in 2025, unveiled a new outdoor ’lawn’ and outlined plans for a 70th‑anniversary year and a state grant application for playground equipment.
The Richland Public Library reported broad increases in use and services for 2025 during a presentation to the Richland City Council on March 17.
Cara Hernandez, chair of the library board of trustees, said the library hosted 1,031 programs and outreach activities last year, reported a gate count of 224,100 (an 8.2% increase over the prior year), and tallied more than 48,000 program attendees. "My name is Cara Hernandez and I have the honor of serving as the chair of the library board of trustees," Hernandez said as she opened the presentation.
Library Director Chris Knolf highlighted new and expanded services, including a reciprocal borrowing program with four regional libraries, a doubled…
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