Dear Community,
As April begins to paint our surroundings in vibrant hues, we have a plethora of exciting events here at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. This month is especially meaningful to us at the Library because April is when we celebrate National Library Week!
This year’s theme is “Ready, Set, Library!” and promotes the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. During this time, we encourage you to explore, become inspired, and connect with the library in whatever way fits your lifestyle best.
While I know patrons and community members appreciate the invaluable contributions the library makes to our community, it’s also helpful to understand the scope of that impact. Here are a few statistics that you might find interesting.
Did you know that we see an average of 630 people sign up for a library card every month? Or that through the hard work of staff and volunteers, we fill an average of 26,300 holds each month? Perhaps even more surprising is that the libraries in our system see an average of almost 35,000 visits per month.
This is the perfect time for me to express my gratitude to all our staff and volunteers, who come to work each day at the Library with a sense of purpose, passion, and enthusiasm. A library is more than a building and it’s thanks to these amazing individuals that we can provide excellent service to the community.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you this April!
Warm regards,
Ashlee