Cascade Library reports large increases in circulation and visits after renovation
Jun 10, 2026
Kent District Library's Cascade branch reported a 60% year-over-year increase in May physical circulation (28,000 items), renewals up 44%, roughly 67,000 visits so far this year and active outreach programs; staff outlined strategic planning for 2027'28 and summer programming that draws large crowds.
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Lula Brown, district manager for the Kent District Library's Cascade branch, told the township board the renovated library is seeing a substantial surge in use: May physical circulation topped 28,000 items (a 60% increase over last year), renewals rose 44% and roughly 67,000 people have visited the branch so far this year.
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