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Library reports February 2026 uptick in attendance and circulation
Summary
The Harrisburg Community Library reported 921 in‑library visits in February 2026 and 2,883 physical check-outs, increases from February 2025; the director provided comparable year‑over‑year numbers and program participation totals.
Library Director Cheyenne Chontos presented February 2026 usage statistics showing 921 in‑library visits (479 adults, 442 children), 47 phone inquiries, and 25 new memberships (52 adult, 17 child memberships). Circulation in February 2026 was 2,883 physical check‑outs and 971 Libby check‑outs; by comparison, February 2025 had 861 visits and 2,675 physical check‑outs.
Chontos also reported 17 computer uses and 103 attendees at crafts and passive programs for February 2026, and noted several individual program participation counts (for example, a robotics program with Lincoln County 4‑H that drew 12 children). These figures were presented as part of the Library Director/Staff Reports section of the board meeting.
