Library · Iola
Iola Public Library
Iola Public Library serves Iola’s 5,318 residents. Last year it logged 35,951 visits, about 6.8 for every resident, and lent 63K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Iola Public Library
218 East Madison, Iola 66749
58 hrsopen a week
14,120sq ft
33Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#21
#21 of 70 · Most-used libraries in KS →Among KS towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#10 · Most library borrowing →#28 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
36K
visits
6.8 per resident
63K
loans, print + digital
11.9 per resident
372
programs & events
4,290 attended
2,909
library cards
55% 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
6.8 visits · typical 3.0
Higher than 85% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
9.6 print items · typical 3.8
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
2.3 e-items · typical 1.0
Higher than 81% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
3.6 kids’ items · typical 1.6
Higher than 83% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.8 attendees · typical 0.5
Higher than 70% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
55% of residents
Higher than 67% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
63K loans last year
Books & media (adults)50%Kids’ books & media31%E-books, audio & streaming19%
Who the programs are for
372 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$61 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $325K.
Local 75%State 5%Gifts & other 20%
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.