Library Statistics for 2008

Can you guess how many people have library cards?

a. 500
b. 700
c. 1000
d. 2148

How about how many Internet sessions?
a. 500
b. 100
c. 1500
d. 2371

How many books and other materials did we borrow from other libraries for you?
a. 100
b. 350
c. 500
d. 724

How big is the library’s collection (books, dvds, cds, knitting needles –everything!)?
a. 1000
b. 5000
c. 20,000
d. 31,020
And the final question:

How many items (again, think about everything we loan) were circulated in 2008?
a. 5,000
b. 10,000
c. 20,000
d. 33,919
If you guessed “d” for all, you are right! The library is a busy place, with lots to offer — come in and take a look. Happy New Year and here’s to an even busier 2009 at the library!

Photo found on flickr, taken by arjecahn