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Broken Bow Library reports 25,000 visitors and $737,024 in patron savings in FY 2023–24 annual report
Summary
Library Director Megan Svoboda told the council the Broken Bow Library had more than 25,000 visitors in fiscal year 2023–24, estimated patrons saved $737,024 by borrowing materials, and circulation is nearing pre‑pandemic levels; the library aims to maintain gold accreditation and expand programs.
Library Director Megan Svoboda presented the Broken Bow Library Annual Report for fiscal year 2023–24 at the Jan. 28 City Council meeting and said the report had been reviewed and accepted by the state.
Svoboda reported the library had more than 25,000 visitors during the fiscal year and estimated that patrons saved $737,024 by borrowing items instead of purchasing them. She said circulation numbers are approaching pre‑pandemic levels and listed goals that include maintaining the library’s gold accreditation and continuing to offer “fun and innovative programs.”
The council accepted the report as presented; the meeting minutes note the council’s positive recognition of library programming. No budgetary detail or specific new program funding was recorded in the meeting minutes.
