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Seaside Library reports higher March attendance, new programs and ODFW fry-release outreach

Seaside Library Board · April 7, 2026
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Library staff told the board March program attendance rose, RFID gate counts showed about 6,000 visits, the library secured 25 copies and unlimited Libby access to the One Book One Seaside selection, received a $3,300 team grant for summer interns and reported a successful ODFW fry‑release education event.

Seaside Library director Jennifer Re and staff told the board that March programming drew strong community response and that operational counts show increased traffic.

The assistant director summarized March highlights: a March 5 story time tied to the Eggs to Pride program drew 37 attendees, a James Manwell classical‑guitar concert had 61 attendees, Puzzle Palooza ran with eight teams, and a memoir‑writing session led by Zoe Vasier drew about 30 participants. Staff said evaluations and in‑room engagement for several programs were notably positive. The board also heard that a new teen spring reading challenge piloted by Marian…

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