Library reports record visits, 10% circulation increase in 2025

Library Director Daniel Mauchley presented the Duchesne County Library's 2025 annual report to the commission on April 13, 2026. He said physical and digital circulation rose by 10 percent compared with 2024 and the library recorded a facility-visits record with more than 94,000 visitors in 2025.

Mauchley outlined the library's 2026 goals: co-sponsor monthly art activities in Roosevelt with the Roosevelt Arts Alliance; promote the Project Read adult literacy program; renew a memorandum of understanding with the Uintah County Library for shared catalog and physical collection resources while releasing Wasatch County Library from the agreement to simplify internal processes; draft a 2027'-2029 strategic plan including patron feedback surveys and focus groups at both branches; maintain library costs under revenues; provide communications and community-resources training for staff; and host America 250-focused exhibits in spring and early summer.

Commissioners asked who is eligible for a library card and discussed room rental policies and fees; Mauchley explained non-county resident privileges and when fees apply. Commissioners thanked Mauchley and the Library Board for their work.