Smithfield Library reports record attendance: 45,347 visitors in FY2026
City Manager Justin Lewis told the council the library recorded 45,347 visitors in Fiscal Year 2026 (an increase of 2,038 over the prior year) and a single‑day high of 417 patrons on June 29, with programming attendance up by 740.
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City Manager Justin Lewis presented library usage statistics showing substantial growth: Fiscal Year 2026 had 45,347 visitors, up 2,038 from the previous year, and June 29 recorded 417 patrons in one day (daily averages 125–175). He credited library staff for expanding programming that boosted attendance by 740 relative to the prior year.
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