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New Castle County libraries report large FY25 usage, outline programs and Newark Free Library progress
Summary
During the March 24 Community Service Committee meeting, Catherine Wimberley of New Castle County Libraries presented FY25 statistics showing high library use, described wraparound services and the 'library of things,' and updated the committee on Newark Free Library construction.
Catherine Wimberley, program manager for New Castle County Libraries, told the Community Service Committee on March 24 that libraries are providing broad services beyond lending books and reported substantial FY25 usage numbers.
"We like to say that learning happens in our libraries," Wimberley said, and she described literacy programs, computer classes and community events that serve residents of all ages. She said libraries provided about 1,600 story times, helped over 2,000 people with tax assistance…
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