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Oxford library reports record summer reading turnout, plans short closure
Summary
Library staff told the council July usage totals (515 patrons, 263 program attendees) and said Summer Reading 2026 saw over 900 patrons and nearly 450 program attendees; the library will close Aug. 25–Sept. 5 for staff travel and cleaning.
Library staff reported strong summer usage to the Oxford City Council on Aug. 11 and announced a short closure for end-of-summer operations.
Staff said July saw 515 patrons and 263 program attendees. "Summer Reading 2026 has come to an end and we had our biggest turn out yet with over 900 patrons in the library, and nearly 450 program attendees across June and July," the report said. More than 30 participants submitted Summer Reading Bingo sheets for prizes.
Library staff told the council the library will be closed from Aug. 25 through Sept. 5 while the librarian is out of town; during that time, the library assistant will use hours to perform a deep clean and routine tasks. Staff said they will "take time to reset" after a busy summer and work on plans for the rest of the year.
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