Staunton Public Library reports steady circulation, new gear‑loan partnership
Library director Sarah Scropas told council the Staunton Public Library added about 2,000 new cardholders this year, saw roughly 160,000 in‑person visits and more than 450,000 total circulations; staff cited rising digital licensing costs and a new partnership with a Community Gear Library.
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Sarah Scropas, introduced to council by City Manager Lehi Beauregard, presented the Staunton Public Library’s annual update for fiscal 2026, which ran from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. "This year, we welcomed either for the 1st time or after a long absence over 2,000 new cardholders to SPL, which brings our total registered users to over 16,000 people," Scropas said. She told council nearly 160,000 people visited the building over the year — about 470 visitors per open day — and staff recorded more than 450,000 circulations including renewals, roughly 18 items per Staunton resident.
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