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Well over 4,000 users visited the library in the first two days of opening. Figures revealed that the facility attracted over 30,000 visitors in January 2019 (the first full month of operation) up by over 25,000 visitors on the January 2018 figure – a 520% increase.
In the first six months since opening, visitor numbers topped 150,000 and the number of new library members also rocketed with 2,688 compared to just 255 in the same period twelve months previously.
Comparing the same periods, significant increases have been seen in the borrowing of books for both adults and children, as well as the use of Welsh Language materials.
• Adult issues up by 78%
• Junior issues up by 184%
• Welsh Language issues up by 232%
• Health & Wellbeing issues up by 158%
The outcome is a flagship facility of outstanding appeal that has revitalised a neglected area and is successfully leading the reinvigoration of this historic town.
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