Library · Washington
Washington Public Library
Washington Public Library serves Washington’s 8,771 residents. Last year it logged 116,384 visits, about 13.3 for every resident, and lent 122K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Washington Public Library
410 Lafayette St., Washington 63090
68 hrsopen a week
22,460sq ft
59Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#4
#4 of 151 MO libraries for visits per residentAmong every public library system in Missouri that reported visits
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
116K
visits
13.3 per resident
122K
loans, print + digital
13.9 per resident
342
programs & events
15K attended
7,587
library cards
87% 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
13.3 visits · typical 3.0
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
13.9 print items · typical 3.8
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
0.0 e-items · typical 1.0
Lower than most similar-size libraries (0th percentile)
Kids’ borrowing
6.5 kids’ items · typical 1.6
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
1.7 attendees · typical 0.5
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
87% of residents
Higher than 86% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
122K loans last year
Books & media (adults)53%Kids’ books & media47%E-books, audio & streaming0%
Who the programs are for
342 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$93 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $816K.
Local 76%State 2%Federal 3%Gifts & other 19%
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.