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Russell Library reported that children’s loans have increased 63.2% since 2018, while its budget has not kept pace with inflation. The library said its services have provided almost $3.9 million in value so far this fiscal year and that it is prioritizing core services amid maintenance concerns and possible renovation planning.
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More residents are using Russell Library, including 764 children ages 0–5 enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, equal to 40% of eligible children in Middletown. The library is expanding or maintaining services such as free notary assistance, door deliveries, warming support policies, and community programming while managing limited resources. A five-year strategic plan update is being developed using community feedback, with a target release in April or May.
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