Library · Washington
Libraries in Washington
George H. and Laura E. Brown Public Library serves Washington’s 9,705 residents. Last year it logged 55,416 visits, about 5.7 for every resident, and lent 74K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
George H. and Laura E. Brown Public Library
122 Van Norden St., Washington 27889
51 hrsopen a week
12,000sq ft
45Kbooks & media
Charges late finesLate fees on some overdue items
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
#4
#4 of 84 NC libraries for visits per residentAmong every public library system in North Carolina that reported visits
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
55K
visits
5.7 per resident
74K
loans, print + digital
7.7 per resident
332
programs & events
6,970 attended
7,413
library cards
76% 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
5.7 visits · typical 3.0
Higher than 79% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
5.1 print items · typical 3.8
Higher than 65% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
2.5 e-items · typical 1.0
Higher than 85% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
2.0 kids’ items · typical 1.6
Higher than 61% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.7 attendees · typical 0.5
Higher than 65% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
76% of residents
Higher than 82% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
74K loans last year
Books & media (adults)40%Kids’ books & media27%E-books, audio & streaming33%
Who the programs are for
332 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$75 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $726K.
Local 95%State 1%Gifts & other 4%
Locations
Other libraries in Washington
1.5mi
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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.