Hamilton East Public Library reports rising cardholders, circulation and new makerspace

May 12, 2026

Library director Melissa Loysell told commissioners the Hamilton East Public Library served about 180,617 people, added 9% more registered card holders to reach 95,684 and circulated roughly 2.25 million items in 2025 while expanding youth programming and launching a new Ignite MakerLab.

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Melissa Loysell, director of Hamilton East Public Library, presented the library’s annual report to the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners, saying the library’s service territory population is about 180,617 and the system now has 95,684 registered card holders.

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