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Castle Shannon Library director outlines ACLA services and local program statistics
Summary
Library Director Myrah told council how the Allegheny County Library Association helps 46 independent libraries share resources and highlighted local programs and 2024 statistics, including 74,399 visits and 62,357 circulations.
Castle Shannon Community Library Director Myrah presented an overview of the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA), explaining the countywide network of 46 independent libraries and the shared services it provides, from a universal catalog to inter-library delivery and e-resources.
Myrah emphasized the Castle Shannon branch's role as a community hub with a makerspace, a Little Free Pantry, a Global Language Collection and a "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" program. She shared 2024 statistics: "The library was open for 2,273 hours; there were 74,399 visits to the library; there are 30,903 items in our collection; 62,357 physical and digital items were circulated through our library; 398 programs were held, with a total number of 5,706 participants." The director encouraged residents to use library resources and noted ongoing fundraising, including a Love Your Library campaign that has raised over $5,000 toward a $10,000 goal and upcoming restaurant fundraisers and events.
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