Des Moines Public Library highlights outreach, usage and budget request in city work session
Library leaders presented system-wide usage, outreach programs and budget context: the library reported strong visits and program numbers, emphasized early-childhood literacy and digital access, and said FY27 funding requests include roughly $10.8 million from the general fund and $1.5 million from capital improvements.
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Alyssa McCollum, director of the Des Moines Public Library, told the council that the library system welcomed more than 931,000 visitors in the past year and that its services range from early-literacy outreach to technology lending and a "Library of Things." The presentation included short patron testimonials and a slide review of programs and partnerships.
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