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Library director reports service growth, highest-tier state accreditation
Summary
At the July 8, 2026 annual meeting, Library Director JeNel Barth told the Drake Public Library Board that ebook checkouts, event attendance and visits have increased and that the library earned state accreditation at the highest tier for three years.
Library Director JeNel Barth presented the annual report to the Drake Public Library Board on July 8, 2026, highlighting growth in usage and a recent accreditation milestone. "There has been a significant jump in Bridges/Libby ebook checkouts," Barth said, and noted the library recently received state accreditation at the highest tier of services for the next three years.
Barth told trustees that attendance at library events has increased for both children and adults and that more visitors have led to higher Wi-Fi usage, prompting staff to plan for service adjustments. She also listed goals for the coming year including continued collaboration with Centerville Community Schools and an expansion of adult services and continuing-education opportunities.
The board had no public comment and approved routine procedural items before hearing the director's report. The meeting moved on to new business after the presentation.
