Library director highlights record use, programs and National Library Week events
Apr 6, 2026
Haywood County Library Director Kathy Walsler reported large increases in visits and circulation, new community amenities, a Waynesville landscaping grant and upcoming National Library Week programming. The board recognized the library's outreach and recent capital and service improvements.
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Kathy Walsler, Haywood County library director, gave the Board of Commissioners a year‑in‑review on April 6, saying the library system has seen substantial usage and new services. Walsler reported the system welcomed more than 80,000 visitors and processed over 90,000 checkouts during the reviewed period; she also cited roughly 19,000 audio/video loans, about 1,195 new cardholders and thousands attending programs across branches.
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