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Library staff report shows large jump in summer reading registrations and hours
Summary
A library staff member told the commission that registrations rose from 96 children in 2025 to 257 in 2026 and total reading hours increased from 448 to 767.5, which staff described as a strong result for summer outreach.
A library staff member reported substantial increases in the summer reading program's participation and recorded reading hours.
The staff member said that in 2025 the program registered 96 children; "This year in 2026, they had 257," the staff member said, and added that reading hours rose from 448 in 2025 to 767.5 in 2026. The presenter described the increase as "a pretty amazing job for the staff that they've got over there," crediting staff outreach.
Commissioners expressed positive response to the reported numbers but did not take formal action beyond acknowledging the report. The presentation was informational; no budget changes or program shifts were recorded on the meeting record.
