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Library director says board funds support early literacy and summer learning

Bexar County Board of Education · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Kelly McDaniel of Piedmont Regional Libraries told the board that the library system’s FY25 services — early literacy programs, summer reading and Play Card student access — directly serve Barrow County students; the board’s $105,000 annual contribution represents about 10.9% of library funding and is allocated by usage.

Kelly McDaniel of Piedmont Regional Libraries told the Bexar County Board of Education on May 5 that the local public library system supports student learning before, during and after the school year and described how the board’s annual contribution is used.

"We have 3 libraries in Auburn, Winder, and Statham," McDaniel said, and she summarized FY25 statistics showing more than 147,000 visits, roughly 220,000…

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