Celebrating 40 years of connecting libraries
The Power of Sharing
3.5M
Items in Our Collections
Patrons can access shared materials from every member library, extending their home library far beyond its physical walls.
5.4M
Items Circulated Annually
Patrons borrowed an amazing number of items last year: an average of 50 items every minute!
500k+
Items Shared Between Libraries
Sharing materials across libraries reduces costs, gets you faster access to materials, and ensures broader access for every community served.
$121.06M
Amount Saved by Borrowing
The total value of money saved by STELLA library patrons last year was more than $120 million dollars!
The Power of Sharing
3.5 million items.
One collection.
Patrons unlock a shared collection that reaches far beyond their home library.
44 libraries. 3 counties.
One network.
Together, members expand access while making tax dollars go further. The average library saves over $80k annually by being a member.
500k items borrowed.
One shared system.
Our powerful system of sharing connects collections and communities across every member library.
Hundreds of staff.
One mission.
A connected community sharing expertise, ideas, and innovation. All to create enhanced local library access through sharing and technology.
When libraries share, communities gain more--more access, more efficiency, more connection.
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Vega Discover (Catalog)
June 9, 2026
At participating libraries, patrons who manage linked accounts can now update contact information for managed linked accounts when editing their own account info.
This feature allows guardians to update the email, home phone, mobile phone, and preferred pickup location for managed linked accounts at the same time without having to login to each account individually. Minor and non-managing accounts attached via one-way links will not see this feature.
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