Library · Farmington
Farmington Public Library
Farmington Public Library serves Farmington’s 46,624 residents. Last year it logged 140,924 visits, about 3.0 for every resident, and lent 306K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Farmington Public Library
2101 Farmington Ave., Farmington 87401
50 hrsopen a week
50,065sq ft
175Kbooks & media
Charges late finesLate fees on some overdue items
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
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#19 of 36 · Most-used libraries in NM →Among NM towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#13 · Most library borrowing →#7 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
141K
visits
3.0 per resident
306K
loans, print + digital
6.6 per resident
477
programs & events
19K attended
35K
library cards
76% of people served
How it compares
Against libraries serving 25,000 to 100,000 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
3.0 visits · typical 2.6
Higher than 59% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
3.9 print items · typical 3.7
Higher than 52% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
2.7 e-items · typical 1.2
Higher than 83% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
2.0 kids’ items · typical 1.7
Higher than 58% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.4 attendees · typical 0.3
Higher than 61% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
76% of residents
Higher than 88% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
306K loans last year
Books & media (adults)28%Kids’ books & media31%E-books, audio & streaming41%
Who the programs are for
477 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$92 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $40. Operating budget $4.3M.
Local 96%State 3%Gifts & other 1%
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.