Library · Newbury
Newbury Public Library
Newbury Public Library serves Newbury’s 2,220 residents. Last year it logged 17,234 visits, about 7.8 for every resident, and lent 26K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Newbury Public Library
933 Route 103, Newbury 03255
41 hrsopen a week
2,800sq ft
17Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#18
#18 of 209 NH libraries for visits per residentAmong every public library system in New Hampshire that reported visits
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
17K
visits
7.8 per resident
26K
loans, print + digital
11.9 per resident
151
programs & events
3,075 attended
1,953
library cards
88% 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
7.8 visits · typical 3.5
Higher than 83% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
8.0 print items · typical 3.9
Higher than 80% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
3.9 e-items · typical 1.0
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
3.0 kids’ items · typical 1.4
Higher than 77% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
1.4 attendees · typical 0.7
Higher than 74% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
88% of residents
Higher than 74% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
26K loans last year
Books & media (adults)42%Kids’ books & media25%E-books, audio & streaming33%
Who the programs are for
151 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$127 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $54. Operating budget $283K.
Local 90%Gifts & other 10%
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.