Library · Johnson
Libraries in Johnson
Johnson City Public Library serves Johnson’s 73,337 residents. Last year it logged 246,024 visits, about 3.4 for every resident, and lent 712K books, movies and e-books.
IMLS Public Libraries Survey, fiscal year 2024Your library
Johnson City Public Library
100 West Millard Street, Johnson City 37604
65 hrsopen a week
42,625sq ft
139Kbooks & 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
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#6 of 19 · Most-used libraries in TN →Among TN towns of 2,500+ people with a library of their own#4 · Most library borrowing →#2 · Best libraries for kids →
Fiscal year 2024
A year at the library
246K
visits
3.4 per resident
712K
loans, print + digital
9.7 per resident
1,464
programs & events
44K attended
42K
library cards
58% 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
3.4 visits · typical 2.6
Higher than 65% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing per resident
6.6 print items · typical 3.7
Higher than 75% of similar-size libraries
Digital borrowing
3.2 e-items · typical 1.2
Higher than 89% of similar-size libraries
Kids’ borrowing
4.5 kids’ items · typical 1.7
Higher than 88% of similar-size libraries
Program attendance
0.6 attendees · typical 0.3
Higher than 81% of similar-size libraries
Cardholders
58% of residents
Higher than 78% of similar-size libraries
Borrowing & programs
What people use it for
What people borrow
712K loans last year
Books & media (adults)21%Kids’ books & media47%E-books, audio & streaming32%
Who the programs are for
1,464 story times, classes, clubs and events
Money
Who pays for it
$32 per resident a year
Typical for a library this size: $40. Operating budget $2.3M.
Local 89%Federal 0%Gifts & other 11%
Locations
Other libraries in Johnson
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.