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Terry Hill, Jersey City’s beloved library director, is stepping down next month to focus on his health and care for his aging parents — a move that comes amid major library growth and challenges. Since joining in 2021, he oversaw the opening of two new branches, expanded hours at smaller locations, added a bookmobile, and grew staff from 120 to 170. Circulation skyrocketed from over 226K to more than 745K books — all while hosting thousands of programs and millions of visitors. He also credited city leaders, especially Mayor James Solomon, for helping fix infrastructure like the Five Corners branch’s costly HVAC system. As the city grapples with budget woes, Hill urged residents to value libraries as vital community anchors — and to think critically about the information they consume.

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