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South Burlington Library reports large usage gains; director urges budget advocacy
Summary
The library director presented FY25–FY26 statistics showing visits up 15% (~142,000), circulation up 36%, library-of-things circulation up 50%, and pass checkouts up 73%; trustees were urged to use metrics to support staffing requests in the municipal budget.
Director Brie presented year-to-year metrics showing notable increases across core measures: visits rose about 15% to roughly 142,000; circulation increased 36%; digital checkouts rose about 40%; library-of-things circulation climbed roughly 50%; and pass (ticket) checkouts were up 73%.
Brie said the numbers demonstrate community reliance on the library and framed the statistics as a reason for trustees to advocate for staffing and budget increases. She distributed printed summary sheets and will post the statistics in library social media and displays to inform the public.
