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Eagle Public Library reports record 82,000 checkouts in July
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Library staff reported about 82,000 physical and digital checkouts in July — the busiest month on record — and attributed part of the jump to back-to-school activity and popular programs and cards.
Library staff told the board that July circulation — combining physical and digital checkouts — reached roughly 82,000 items, the highest monthly total on record.
“July was even busier than we thought it was going to be. But something like 82,000 items went out, for the physical and digital count. Overwhelmingly, the busiest month we've ever had,” Steve said. Trustees noted increases across age groups and credited circulating promotional cards and audio collections for the rise.
Trustees discussed whether nearby libraries in Ada County saw similar increases; Steve said anecdotal reports suggest other libraries were busier in July as well and offered to collect comparative numbers if trustees want them. The circulation surge prompted discussion of service capacity and how the library should manage popular digital services such as Hoopla.
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