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July 20, 2026 The Library Is Where People Go When They Need Something Read More

April 19, 2026 Find Your Joy During National Library Week Read More

April 1, 2026 Salina Reads 2026: The Wild Side of Nature Read More

How did we serve Salina in 2025? Salina Public Library Community Report Connecting people to information, learning & culture Service Minded | People Centered | Lifelong Learning Circulation We provided free access to books, digital materials, and resources supporting learning, literacy, skill-building and enjoyment. 499,738 items checked out 2,707 items loaned through interlibrary loans 2,502 items borrowed through interlibrary loans 32,459 card holders 920 puzzles exchanged 27,440 holds placed 2,097,790 total items available 3,124 hotspots used 693 nontraditional items borrowed Programs Our events offered enriching experiences, literacy support, and opportunities for community members to learn and connect. 31,981 patrons attended 1,788 library events 115 participants in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program 279 storytimes were hosted 97 book clubs hosted 13,613 spice & seed packets taken For summer at the library, 22,876 books were read, 6,976 learning packets were completed, and 3,810 free summer lunches were served Services We ensured free access to technology, internet, meeting spaces, and resources that were relevant to the needs of our community members. 38,648 public wifi sessions 60,521 pages printed 16,367 patron notifications sent 157,120 questions answered 10,324 room reservations 145,873 library building visits 134,709 website visits Outreach We brought library services directly to the community, removed barriers, and strengthened local connections. 554 little library donations 97 presentations provided 26 programs hosted at Salina Grace 298 jail deliveries 3,220 childcare delivers 2,395 home deliveries 1,213 lobby stop deliveries at Oakdale Plaza, Presbyterian Manor, Johnstown Towers, Arbor Court, and Eaglecrest Connections Our partnerships and collaborations enhanced services, connected people to resources, and reinforced the library's mission. 1,475 hours volunteered 29 nonprofits joined our Community Nonprofit Showcase 18 members on our Community Advisory Committee 35 organizations partnered with fro programs & services 390 generous donors Thank you!

January 20, 2026 A Look Back at 2025 Read More

December 22, 2025 Best Reads for 2026: New Adventures Between the Pages Read More

December 8, 2025 Reading the Rainbow: A Book with a Color in the Author’s Name Read More

December 1, 2025 Art & Architecture Month Read More

November 12, 2025 Bloodlines, Ballgowns & Betrayal: A Book with a King or Queen Read More

October 31, 2025 Wisdom Keepers: Honoring Native American Heritage at Your Library Read More

October 20, 2025 Things that Go Thump, Rattle, and Boo: Haunted and Cursed at Salina Public Library Read More

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