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Assante branch reports sharp growth in room bookings, programs and visits
Summary
Assante branch staff told the Surprise Library Advisory Commission that community use of the branch is rising sharply — public room reservations are up about 44% year-over-year and gate counts have grown about 58% since 2023 — straining space and prompting plans to add programming and temporary support.
The Assante branch reported significant increases in in-person use and program attendance at the Library Advisory Commission meeting on April 9.
Branch manager Betsy, speaking for the Assante team, said staff have tracked higher demand across several measures as patrons return to in‑person activities. “My team loves to come to work here,” Betsy said, adding staff pride in their growing engagement with patrons. Staff also reported that public room bookings are up roughly 44% from the same time last year and that the branch’s gate count has increased about 58% since 2023.
Those metrics reflect program…
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