Library · Red River
Red River Public Library
Red River Public Library serves Red River’s 542 residents. Last year it logged 5,847 visits, about 10.8 for every resident, and lent 7,257 books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Red River Public Library
702 E. Main St., Red River 87558
34 hrsopen a week
1,915sq ft
14Kbooks & media
Fine-freeNo late fees on books returned late
E-books & audiobooksBorrow from home with your card
Research databasesOnline courses, journals, genealogy and more
#15
#15 of 101 NM libraries for visits per residentAmong every public library system in New Mexico that reported visits
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
5,847
visits
10.8 per resident
7,257
loans, print + digital
13.4 per resident
48
programs & events
1,242 attended
1,004
library cards
100% 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
10.8 visits · typical 3.5
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
11.5 print items · typical 3.9
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
1.9 e-items · typical 1.0
Higher than 71% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
3.2 kids’ items · typical 1.4
Higher than 78% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
2.3 attendees · typical 0.7
Higher than 88% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
100% of residents
Top 10% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
7,257 loans last year
Books & media (adults)62%Kids’ books & media24%E-books, audio & streaming14%
Who the programs are for
48 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$188 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $54. Operating budget $102K.
Local 80%State 17%Gifts & other 3%
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.