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Library director says visits and checkouts are rising as collections and programs expand
Summary
At a recent Weatherford library board meeting (date not specified in transcript), library staff reported rising visits and checkouts across physical and digital collections, introduced a donated puzzles collection, previewed summer events and sought budgeted shelving and facility improvements.
At a recent Weatherford library board meeting (date not specified in the transcript), the library’s communications director, Jay, told board members that visits and circulation are increasing across physical and digital collections, and staff are rolling out new programs and collections to meet demand.
Jay said the library moved its magazines to a quieter reading corner and consolidated DVDs and audiobooks behind the circulation desk to free shelf space and create a single media area. She highlighted a new puzzles collection, funded entirely by donations, that recorded nearly 100 checkouts in its first month. "We're trying to be strategic about how we maximize our space and our collections," Jay said.
The director reported growth in both in‑person visitors and digital usage. Digital magazines were reported at about 11%…
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