Library · Garnett
Garnett Public Library
Garnett Public Library serves Garnett’s 3,197 residents. Last year it logged 23,192 visits, about 7.3 for every resident, and lent 43K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Garnett Public Library
125 W. 4th, Garnett 66032
45 hrsopen a week
10,228sq ft
29Kbooks & media
Charges late finesLate fees on some overdue items
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#17
#17 of 70 · Most-used libraries in KS →Among KS towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#4 · Most library borrowing →#11 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
23K
visits
7.3 per resident
43K
loans, print + digital
13.4 per resident
140
programs & events
2,282 attended
2,827
library cards
88% of people served
How it compares
Against libraries serving 2,500 to 10,000 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
7.3 visits · typical 3.0
Higher than 87% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
10.3 print items · typical 3.8
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
3.1 e-items · typical 1.0
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
5.6 kids’ items · typical 1.6
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.7 attendees · typical 0.5
Higher than 64% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
88% of residents
Higher than 87% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
43K loans last year
Books & media (adults)36%Kids’ books & media41%E-books, audio & streaming23%
Who the programs are for
140 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$89 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $284K.
Local 84%State 10%Federal 0%Gifts & other 6%
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.