Library and museum report strong summer programming and community savings from checkouts

Jul 21, 2026

Library and museum directors reported robust summer programming, nearly $1.86M in community savings from checkouts year‑to‑date, new self‑guided story maps and online Parent TV resources for cardholders.

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Library Director Jeff Vogel and librarian Trish Wilson presented the library’s Q2 highlights: nearly $1.86 million in community savings from checkouts year‑to‑date, 68,000 checkouts over the last three months, 1,500 program attendees and expanded passport services. "So at year so far, $1,860,000 saved just by using your local library," Vogel said, noting summer reading and outreach programs and a plan for passport fairs.

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