In 2024 your Salina Public Library worked to serve our community and fulfill our mission of connecting people to information, learning, and culture.
Here is how we make a difference in our community. In 2024, from January through October, your Library has:
- prepared over 1,700 events with approximately 26,000 attendees
- checked out approximately 150,000 digital materials and over 280,000 physical items.
- maintained an average of 35,000 cardholders.
- helped over 134,000 patrons who have been in our library building.
- provided over 8,600 room reservations for anyone in our community and beyond. Patrons study, collaborate, complete work, and relax at our library.
The reason your Library is successful is because of our amazing, creative, and supportive staff. Library staff have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to providing outstanding service to our community. Your Library continues to thrive and be an essential resource in our community due to the hard work and commitment of those who choose to work here.
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on all that we accomplished for our community and where we can grow in the future. We are excited to implement new ideas and grow our services in 2025. Thank you to our community, our partners, and our patrons for your unwavering support!
About The Author: Melanie Hedgespeth
Melanie Hedgespeth is the library's director. Prior to becoming the director, Melanie was the head of the library’s Technology Department for 14 years. She was integral to the transition from tracking materials with bar codes to using an RFID system; starting the Summer Learning program that now has over 3,000 participants; integrating a new Chromebox catalog-access kiosk system; handling E-rate funding; and designing technology plans for quality of service and replacement cycles. Melanie has a Master of Science in information technology from Kansas State University and a bachelor’s in business and computer education from Sterling College. Melanie can be reached at director@salpublib.org
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