Botetourt Memory and Eagle Rock branch report growing use and program activity

Apr 8, 2026

Staff reported growth in the Botetourt Memory digital collections, increased genealogy-room visits and incoming requests, and active programming at the Eagle Rock Branch including rising door counts, volunteers, and partnerships; trustees asked staff to prepare a multi‑year plan for celebrating local stories.

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Library staff told trustees on April 8 that Botetourt Memory, the county’s Omeka S digital collection for genealogy and local history, has expanded usage and holdings while staff manage a backlog of materials to publish.

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