Library · Washington
Libraries in Washington
Washington District Library serves Washington’s 24,589 residents from 2 locations. Last year it logged 93,509 visits, about 3.8 for every resident, and lent 163K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Main library
Washington District Library
380 North Wilmor Road, Washington 61571
59 hrsopen a week
19,300sq ft
79Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
#123
#123 of 262 · Most-used libraries in IL →Among IL towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#86 · Most library borrowing →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
94K
visits
3.8 per resident
163K
loans, print + digital
6.6 per resident
494
programs & events
11K attended
6,176
library cards
25% of people served
How it compares
Against libraries serving 10,000 to 25,000 people
Per-resident numbers, compared only with libraries of a similar size across the country, because a tiny town’s library always looks busier per person.
Visits per resident
3.8 visits · typical 3.1
Higher than 62% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
6.6 print items · typical 3.9
Higher than 76% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.4 attendees · typical 0.4
Higher than 50% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
25% of residents
Lower than most similar-size libraries (22th percentile)
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
163K loans last year
Books & media (adults)100%Kids’ books & media0%E-books, audio & streaming0%
Who the programs are for
494 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$57 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $1.4M.
Local 85%State 8%Gifts & other 7%
Locations
Other libraries in Washington
About these numbers
How to read this page
Hours are an averageThe survey reports a building’s public hours for the whole year. We divide by the weeks it was open, so check the library’s own site for today’s hours.
Compared by size“Similar-size” means libraries serving about as many people, nationwide. Per-resident numbers always flatter the smallest towns, so they’re never compared with big cities.
One year, the library’s own countLibraries report their own visits, loans and programs for fiscal year 2024. A library that didn’t respond keeps its address and hours here, with no numbers.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024. Distances are straight-line from the town center.