Downingtown Library reports growth in patrons, programs and circulation

Jul 10, 2026

Jasmine Smith, director of the Downingtown Library, reported roughly 6,000 new people in the service population, a 6% increase in door counts and circulation, 17.5% more programs, and 32% higher program attendance; she said expansion planning with architects is underway.

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Jasmine Smith, director of the Downingtown Library, told the Cowan Township board on July 9 that the library is seeing sharp growth across several metrics and that facility expansion planning is in progress.

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