Library and museum director reports reopening gains and plans for digital dashboards

Jul 21, 2026

Tanya Williams, director of libraries, said museum visitation rose about 8% year‑over‑year with gains driven by the Naples Depot reopening; staff plan to move data collection to a digital platform for more consistent dashboards and will follow up on how rental revenues are allocated. The update included program and visitation trends across multiple museum sites.

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Tanya Williams, division director for Collier County Libraries, presented quarterly museum metrics and program updates. Williams said visitation increased a little over 8% compared with the same reporting period in 2025, crediting the Naples Depot reopening and events such as the Everglades Seafood Festival and Naples Train Day for driving attendance.

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