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Library reports 34,708 circulations in 2023; fundraising totals $3,004 so far
Summary
The library's annual report reported 34,708 circulations in 2023, described services including Hoopla and Overdrive for audiobooks and streaming, and stated fundraising to date totaled $3,004 (gross receipts; net after event expenses will be lower).
A library representative presented the music library's annual report to the Williams Township board on June 10, citing 34,708 circulations in 2023. The presenter emphasized two digital services—Hoopla and Overdrive—that provide audiobooks, ebooks and streaming content; the township pays licensing fees to make those services free to users. The presenter clarified circulation and licensing practices (ebooks are licensed with limited circulations per purchase) and noted summer-reading activities and an upcoming annual show.
On fundraising, the presenter said the library had raised $3,004 so far this year, clarifying that reported income figures in the financial report reflect gross receipts and that net funds are lower once event expenses are deducted.
