Library · Washington
Washington Library
Washington Public Library serves Washington’s 1,065 residents. Last year it logged 3,467 visits, about 3.3 for every resident, and lent 5,482 books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Washington Library
116 E. 2nd, Washington 66968
38 hrsopen a week
9,801sq ft
11Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#235
#235 of 319 KS libraries for visits per residentAmong every public library system in Kansas that reported visits
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
3,467
visits
3.3 per resident
5,482
loans, print + digital
5.1 per resident
34
programs & events
654 attended
1,130
library cards
100% of people served
How it compares
Against libraries serving under 2,500 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
3.3 visits · typical 3.5
A little below typical (46th percentile)
Borrowing per resident
3.9 print items · typical 3.9
Higher than 51% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
1.2 e-items · typical 1.0
Higher than 55% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
1.5 kids’ items · typical 1.4
Higher than 54% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.6 attendees · typical 0.7
A little below typical (46th percentile)
Cardholders
100% of residents
Higher than 80% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
5,482 loans last year
Books & media (adults)48%Kids’ books & media29%E-books, audio & streaming23%
Who the programs are for
34 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$43 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $54. Operating budget $45K.
Local 82%State 17%Federal 0%Gifts & other 1%
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.