June stats: Hoopla hits record 871 checkouts; summer programs draw large crowds

Jul 21, 2026

The board reviewed June statistics showing a record 871 Hoopla checkouts (at roughly $2.00–$2.50 per checkout), continued low Blackstone usage, and successful summer events including a Roosevelt shark program with 120 attendees.

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At the July 21 meeting the board reviewed June circulation statistics and program attendance. Hoopla reached a record high of 871 checkouts in June; the director noted an estimated cost of about $2.00 to $2.50 per Hoopla checkout. Blackstone digital-audio usage remains low and the board said it may consider discontinuing the contract if usage does not improve by the contract’s end.

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