Library director outlines growth in use and flags Fletcher branch access, maintenance issues

Mar 2, 2026

Henderson County Public Library reported high usage in FY24–25 and a mobile library rollout; Library Director Trina Rushing told commissioners the Strategic Plan will be completed in June and noted accessibility and maintenance problems at the Fletcher branch, which the county does not own.

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Library Director Trina Rushing presented the Henderson County Public Library's FY24–25 metrics on March 2: the system recorded 1,069,288 collection uses (about 9.02 uses per resident), 369,059 visits, and growth in outreach and mobile stops. Rushing highlighted services including mobile library stops (60+ stops, 3,000+ served), early childhood literacy events, and 1,560 programs offered countywide.

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