Outreach
The library continues to reach out to the community.
- All American Assisted Living
- Cardinal Village
- Coat Drive
- Five Star Senior Living
- Girl Scouts
- Hollydell School
- Greater Washington Township Chamber of Commerce
- Mother's Cupboard
- National Night Out
- Parent Teacher Organizations
- Super Saturday
- Washington Township Environmental Commission
- Washington Township Creative Team
- Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission
- Washington Township Public Schools
- Washington Township Senior Center
Programs and Services
The 2024 - 2028 Library Strategic Plan was approved by the Library Board of Trustees. We exceeded our yearly statistical goals in 2024 compared with 2023, including program attendees (41%), visitors (16%), items borrowed (13%), program offered (10%), and new cardholders (6%).
We were reminded that patrons continue to value youth programming, year-round Sunday hours, three-week circulation period for books, and the availability of multiple copies of bestsellers to keep waiting times low. Through multiple platforms, we increased availability of electronic resources, including books, audiobooks, movies, and magazines. We began issuing digital library cards to township residents as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month. We replaced our computer software for program registrations and room reservations, allowing cardholders to reserve small study rooms and easily register for programs.
Our librarians launched several new programs, including Dungeons and Dragons for children and a Heritage Club and a Babysitting Club for teens. Adults were invited to Washington Lake Park for Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Club. Patrons enjoyed previous programs that were repeated, including story times, Truck Night, Blind Date With a Book, and guest speakers.
We added the Glencairn Museum pass, bringing our total number of museum and attraction passes to twenty-nine.
In conjunction with Girl Scout Troop 61578, Washington Township Public Works added a Little Free Library in Washington Lake Park, expanding our reach in the community.
Friends of the Library
We are thankful to the Friends who donated $11,100 to support future library services. In 2024, Friends funds were used to enhance the summer reading programs for all ages. Friends funds were also used to purchase books for the collection, programming supplies, a Book Page subscription, and more.
2024 Statistics
Circulation
201,477 (13% increase from 2023)
Program Attendance
16,069 (41% increase from 2023)
Total Programs Offered
931 (10% increase from 2023)
Visitors
107,016 (16% increase from 2023)
New Cardholders
1,689 (6% increase from 2023)
Internet Usage
7,633 (11% increase from 2023)
Downloaded Materials
37,298 (157% increase from 2023)
Museum Passes Borrowed
513 (27% increase from 2023)
Reference Questions Answered
19,134 (6% increase from 2023)
Wi-Fi Usage
7,633 (55% increase from 2023)
Heggan Website Pages Accessed
137,069 (26% increase from 2023)
2024 Inventory
Audio Book CD Titles
1,815