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One-year satellite report: West Fargo Library says site drew about 5,000 visits; director outlines budget timeline

West Fargo Library Board · March 12, 2026
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The West Fargo Library's satellite location recorded a little more than 5,000 visits in its first year and operates 26 hours weekly, staff reported March 12. The director also outlined the library's budget timeline and staffing updates, including upcoming hires and temporary reductions in some services.

Kayla, the library's circulation manager, told the West Fargo Library Board on March 12 that the system's satellite location—opened one year earlier—recorded "a little over 5,000" visits in its first year and is open 26 hours per week to serve residents south of I-94.

"We sought when creating the satellite location to create a kind of like express version of our main location," Kayla said, describing services that include public computers, printing, study rooms and smaller collections. She said the satellite used two staff per shift to meet patron demand and that…

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