Library · South Hadley
Libraries in South Hadley
South Hadley Public Library serves South Hadley’s 18,046 residents from 2 locations. Last year it logged 135,338 visits, about 7.5 for every resident, and lent 141K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Main library
South Hadley Public Library
2 Canal Street, South Hadley 01075
66 hrsopen a week
24,550sq ft
70Kbooks & 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
#48
#48 of 255 · Most-used libraries in MA →Among MA towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#97 · Most library borrowing →#84 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
135K
visits
7.5 per resident
141K
loans, print + digital
7.8 per resident
709
programs & events
12K attended
11K
library cards
61% 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
7.5 visits · typical 3.1
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
7.8 print items · typical 3.9
Higher than 83% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
3.0 kids’ items · typical 1.8
Higher than 73% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.6 attendees · typical 0.4
Higher than 69% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
61% of residents
Higher than 80% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
141K loans last year
Books & media (adults)62%Kids’ books & media38%E-books, audio & streaming0%
Who the programs are for
709 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$50 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $911K.
Local 96%State 3%Gifts & other 1%
Locations
Other libraries in South Hadley
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.