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Library reports surge in post‑reopening use and warns after‑school demand strains staffing
Summary
Library staff reported heavy circulation and program use since reopening in the new facility, described staffing constraints that limit expanding hours, and asked council to consider resources for sustained after‑school services and youth programming.
Takoma Park's library director reviewed the FY27 proposed budget and stressed that while the request is a maintenance‑of‑effort proposal, reopening the new facility has driven higher patron activity and created staffing strains during after‑school hours.
Director Jones said the library has seen a sharp uptick in activity since the new building opened, reporting roughly 43,500 items checked out in the roughly six months since a March 25 snapshot; by contrast the full pre‑pandemic year FY19 recorded about 74,000 items. She said the library operates on…
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