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Something's up at Acton Library. In the first three weeks of opening, 133 new library cards have been issued. This is a jump of 511.2% in registration over the same period last year. More books, CDs and DVDs are also on the move. From Feb. 22 until March 15, 9,059 items were checked out. Compared to the same period last year, borrowing at the new Acton Library has increased by 53%. The architecture and features of the library are certainly inviting but there are other attractive features as well: · An ever-growing collection of electronic texts, available since October 2009, Circulation numbers on rise at Acton library 17 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, March 31, 2011 It's easy to enjoy fine dining when you're among friends. Nine-year-old Ben Holt of Georgetown enjoys a comfy chair, good book and lots of natural light after the official opening of Acton library. 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