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Vinton Public Library reports record circulation, wins NEA grant for citywide Big Read
Summary
Library Director Kelly Hankle told the Vinton City Council that FY25 saw the library’s highest circulation in eight years, with nearly 35,000 physical checkouts and more than 10,000 digital checkouts; the library also received a National Endowment for the Arts grant to support a citywide "Big Read" beginning in September.
Kelly Hankle, director of the Vinton Public Library, told the Vinton City Council on Aug. 14 that the library saw a surge in use in fiscal year 2025 and has new programming and facility improvements planned.
“We checked out nearly 35,000 physical books and over 10,000 digital materials,” Hankle said during a prepared annual report to the council. She said the library recorded its highest circulation in eight years and that 64% of checkouts came from residents inside Vinton city limits.
Hankle outlined four service priorities that guided the year:…
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