2023 - A Year in Review Hall County Library System Annual Report In 2023, the Hall County Library System experienced remarkable growth, surpassing pre-COVID metrics with enormous growth in item check out and overall library visits. Throughout the year, our library system developed exceptional programs, evidenced by a sustained increase in patron engagement and utilization of services. Notably, our efforts to expand community outreach and collaboration yielded significant results, with new partnerships established to enhance our programs and offerings.
Directors Message It has been a pleasure to spend another year working with the Hall County community and the wonderful HCLS staff. 2023 proved to be our busiest year in some time, with more than 68,000 additional patrons visiting library branches. This led to a 19% overall increase in check outs and an astonishing 50% increase in e-books and other downloadable materials. We also made time to complete a major overhaul of the Blackshear Place library, adding study rooms and new furnishings while completing some vital structural repairs. I hope you wlll check back with us in early 2025 to see what amazing things we can accomplish this year. Thank you for your support for your local library - hope to see you in a HCLS branch soon! Lisa MacKinney, Library Director lmackinney@hallcountylibrary.org