West Florida Libraries Director Reports On Branch Usage, Possible Expanded Hours For Century

April 25, 2023

West Florida Public Libraries Board of Governance members heard a report Tuesday on just how many people are using the library branches and a possibly expanded hours in Century.

Over the last three months, the Downtown Library averaged over 500 people per day, Tryon over 300, Belleview about 300, Southwest about 150, and the Molino Library about 150 people per day, Library Director Todd Humble said during a board meeting Monday afternoon in Century.

The Century Library averages up to 90 people per day, he said.

Currently, the Century Library is open five days a week due to staffing. With the anticipated addition of a STEM educator, Humble said the Century branch could be open six days per week.

Pictured top: West Florida Public Libraries Director Todd Humble during a Board of Governance meeting Monday afternoon at the Century Branch Library. Pictured first below: Board members Robin Reshard (left) and Liza Campbell. Second photo below: Board member Blaine Wall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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5 Responses to “West Florida Libraries Director Reports On Branch Usage, Possible Expanded Hours For Century”

  1. Lee on April 27th, 2023 9:07 am

    Love our Molino branch. Glad they preserved the old Molino school by locating it there. With its little museum and gift shop, it really is a gem. All our libraries do a great job of offering a variety of activities, especially for the kids. The summer reading program is a good way to keep them engaged while school is out.

  2. Ensley Miss on April 26th, 2023 7:11 pm

    We need something in Ensley, we like to read, too.

  3. Citizen on April 26th, 2023 12:28 pm

    So grateful for our wonderful libraries and free access to information and literature!

  4. Momof3 on April 26th, 2023 10:40 am

    We always enjoy our local library. Keep up the good work!

  5. Spud on April 25th, 2023 5:50 pm

    That’s good to hear that Library usage is still good. Libraries are a resource that need to stay viable.

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