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Upland Public Library reports sharp rise in visitors, completes $256,000 elevator project
Summary
Library Director Adam Tuckerman told the City Council Aug. 12 that library visits rose 53% and program attendance topped 36,000 last year; he credited volunteers, partners and a new 10-year service agreement and highlighted completion of a $256,000 elevator grant project.
At the Aug. 12 Upland City Council meeting, Adam Tuckerman, director of the Upland Public Library, said the library saw a 53% increase in visitors over the past year and program attendance of more than 36,000, and that new and digital circulation rose 23% and 44%, respectively.
"Certainly it sort of could be described as a year of transition as well as a year of successes," Tuckerman said, summarizing a fiscal year that included a leadership change, a new 10‑year agreement with library systems and services, and expanded programming aimed at broadening weekend and teen engagement.
Tuckerman detailed volunteer and fundraising support: more than 10,000 volunteer hours were contributed, the Friends of the Upland Public Library raised over $40,000 through resale of donated books, and the York Foundation and York Financial and Insurance Company contributed more than $11,000 toward collection shifts and services. He also said the library closed out a roughly $256,000 elevator grant that replaced machinery, electronics and cosmetic features, producing an updated, accessible elevator.
Council members praised staff and volunteers. One council member said the library’s events, including two Star Wars Day celebrations that drew about 300 and about 1,500 attendees, demonstrated strong community engagement.
Tuckerman outlined continuing priorities for 2024–25: maintaining partnerships across city departments, pursuing new grant opportunities, and building on successful programs such as teen garden initiatives, adult literacy tutoring and new adult-targeted events. He encouraged residents to volunteer and noted multiple sign-up options, including in-person and via the library website.
The council took no formal action on the presentation; the library will continue outreach and grant-seeking under the new service agreement.
