Library director details growth in visits, programs and a bookmobile request
Library Director John Hayden reported rising use — more than 106,000 visits Oct–May and increasing checkouts — and requested converting a part‑time library tech to full time plus capital items including a bookmobile, new flooring and a story shuttle to expand outreach to nursing homes and homebound residents.
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John Hayden and library staff presented the library's FY26–27 budget request and program summary, noting growth in visits, digital checkouts and outreach. Hayden said the library received multiple grants and awards, expanded programming (more than 159 programs with 8,155 attendees Oct–May), and operates a genealogy center and digital arts lab used by residents of all ages.
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