The newest statistics for usage show that Sunday library hours (4 hours from 4-8pm) grow increasingly popular @ our library. We serve approximately 112 visitors each hour or 449 customers each Sunday. Over the past two years we have seen a 30% increase in Sunday usage. Last year we circulated approximately 80 items each hour or 322 items every Sunday we were open. Capitalizing on strong Sunday usage, we have begun offering Sunday programming, such as the Reptile Club and Family Movie Night.
The genesis of Sunday hours began when I saw a need for non-traditional hours instead of the typical 1-5pm hours that many libraries offered. Often after dinner my family needed some library time, but area libraries closed by 5pm. So at Homer we opened with unique 5-9pm hours and as we assessed how much use we had, we eventually settled on the hours of 4-8pm. Time and again I am delighted by positive resident comments that we have initiated these hours. I am very proud that we chose to think out of the box for our community. Our strong usage patterns indicate it was the right choice for our library and our community. Drop in and enjoy an evening with your family soon!
