Library · West Point
John A. Stahl Library
John A Stahl Library serves West Point’s 3,458 residents. Last year it logged 34,678 visits, about 10.0 for every resident, and lent 59K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
John A. Stahl Library
330 North Colfax, West Point 68788
53 hrsopen a week
6,950sq ft
35Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#5
#5 of 41 · Most-used libraries in NE →Among NE towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#2 · Most library borrowing →#8 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
35K
visits
10.0 per resident
59K
loans, print + digital
16.9 per resident
374
programs & events
4,175 attended
2,173
library cards
63% 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
10.0 visits · typical 3.0
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
14.1 print items · typical 3.8
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
2.8 e-items · typical 1.0
Higher than 88% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
6.3 kids’ items · typical 1.6
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
1.2 attendees · typical 0.5
Higher than 85% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
63% of residents
Higher than 74% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
59K loans last year
Books & media (adults)46%Kids’ books & media37%E-books, audio & streaming17%
Who the programs are for
374 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$104 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $43. Operating budget $361K.
Local 98%State 0%Gifts & other 2%
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.