By Sarah Shurge – In the time of technology, libraries may seem outdated or unnecessary, however that couldn’t be farther than the truth. The Wayne Public Library is a staple in the downtown Wayne community that deserves recognition.
From July 2024 – June 2025 the Wayne Public Library offered 137 programs to the community, 402 people participated in the 2025 summer reading program, 740 new library cards were issued, 33,610 physical items were checked out, there were 10,610 on-site computer/wifi logins, 49,976 in-person visits, and 4,237 active library card users.
“We were thrilled to have nearly 50,000 visits last year, and I fully expect that we’ll exceed that milestone this year,” said Jody Wolak, Wayne Public Library director. “I’m also really happy that we were able to issue 740 new library cards. These new cards represent people moving to the city, children getting their first library cards, and even people who’ve lived in Wayne for a while but who never sought out a library card before.”…