Library's summer reading enrollment falls; sewing machines and cooktops added to Library of Things

Enrollment for the Library's Summer Reading program fell 12% to 2,861, with the largest decline among adults, according to this report. Also, new items have been added to the Library of Things, including sewing machines and induction cooktops. The report adds that Veterans Services recorded 609 interactions, and the online Legacy Project archive of old photos and documents received 11,512 searches. 

The Library Board will consider the report at t its next meeting Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. (agenda here). The meeting will be in the Community Center’s Monroe Room, 119 W. Palm Avenue.

- Brad Haugaard