Library · Russell
Russell Public Library
Russell Public Library serves Russell’s 4,400 residents. Last year it logged 13,515 visits, about 3.1 for every resident, and lent 16K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Russell Public Library
126 East 6th Street, Russell 67665
44 hrsopen a week
9,800sq ft
23Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Auto-renews loansBooks renew on their own if no one’s waiting
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#51
#51 of 70 · Most-used libraries in KS →Among KS towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#61 · Most library borrowing →#66 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
14K
visits
3.1 per resident
16K
loans, print + digital
3.7 per resident
102
programs & events
2,246 attended
1,944
library cards
44% 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
3.1 visits · typical 3.0
Higher than 51% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
2.6 print items · typical 3.8
A little below typical (32th percentile)
Digital borrowing
1.2 e-items · typical 1.0
Higher than 56% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
0.8 kids’ items · typical 1.6
A little below typical (26th percentile)
Program attendance
0.5 attendees · typical 0.5
Higher than 51% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
44% of residents
Higher than 53% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
16K loans last year
Books & media (adults)49%Kids’ books & media20%E-books, audio & streaming31%
Who the programs are for
102 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$49 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $214K.
Local 78%State 9%Federal 0%Gifts & other 13%
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.