Library reports record weekday use in March, board discusses data and acquisition planning

May 22, 2026

The director reported the library had "over 5,000 people in the building" in March (a first for a non-summer month) and near 16,800 items checked out; board members pressed staff on whether growth is physical or digital and on how people-counter data can inform acquisitions.

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The Director told the board that March saw unusually high foot traffic, saying, "March, we had over 5,000 people in the building," the first non-summer month to reach that level, and reported roughly 16,800 items checked out in March tied to the Bookopoly program.

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