Central Library drew thousands on opening day, staff report high program and checkout activity
Staff reported Central Library's July 12 opening drew more than 4,000 visitors (about 1,700 in the first hour), produced ~1,200 item checkouts and 236 new library cards, and saw strong attendance at story times, makerspace demonstrations and other programs.
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Library staff recapped Central Library's July 12 grand opening and said the day attracted very high attendance and strong program participation. "We had over 4,000 people walk through the door that day," the director said, adding that almost 1,700 were there in the first hour. Staff reported almost 1,200 physical items checked out at Central that day and 236 new library cards issued.
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