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Did you know that the average library user saves roughly $847.75 a year by utilizing the library? In the last year alone patrons saved a grand total of $3.8 million dollars (conservatively) by borrowing items from the library rather than purchasing or renting them out of pocket! That is not to mention the free programs, internet use/wi-fi, one-on-one computer help, and more that the library offers! Crazy, right?! Check out the full numbers below!:
Last year, patrons checked out:
47,380 adult books = Roughly $710,700 worth of materials considering the average adult book at the low estimate of $15 per book.
88,820 Children's books = Roughly $1,332,300 worth of materials considering the average Children’s book at the low estimate of $15 per book.
56,968 Movies = Roughly $697,858 worth of materials considering renting at $1.75/night from redbox for one week.
8,435 Toys/Games= Roughly $337,400 worth of materials considering the average of $40 (Puppets cost roughly $30 each, video games $50 each, and board games anywhere from $30-$60 each)
3,064 Kits = Roughly $459,600 worth of materials considering the average of $150 (Kits range anywhere from $50-$300 in cost)
7,748 Audio books = Roughly $232,440 worth of materials considering the average of $30 (many audio books go up to $60-$70.
5,041 eBooks= Roughly $15,123 worth of materials considering the average ebook costs the library $3 per use to provide not considering the platform fees associated with the digital services.
1,663 Magazines = Roughly $4,989 worth of materials considering the average of $3 to purchase a magazine at the store.
632 Music CDs = Roughly $6,320 worth of materials considering the average of $10 per CD.
With a grand total of roughly $3,796,730 being saved by taxpayers in the last year at by using the library.
Last year, The average library user checked out
10 adult books = conservatively $150
18 children's books = Conservatively $270
11 movies= Conservatively $220 to purchase or $19.25 to rent for one night or *$134.75
to rent for as long as they check out.
2 toys/games (Video Games, Board Games) - Conservatively $ 80
2 audio books = Conservatively $60
1 kit = Roughly $150 (Kits range from $50-$300)
1 eBook =$3 per use
The average user saves roughly $847.75 a year utilizing the library for just materials not considering all of the free programs, internet use/wi-fi, one-on-one computer help, and more.
*This is the number we used when calculating the total.
Last year, patrons checked out:
47,380 adult books = Roughly $710,700 worth of materials considering the average adult book at the low estimate of $15 per book.
88,820 Children's books = Roughly $1,332,300 worth of materials considering the average Children’s book at the low estimate of $15 per book.
56,968 Movies = Roughly $697,858 worth of materials considering renting at $1.75/night from redbox for one week.
8,435 Toys/Games= Roughly $337,400 worth of materials considering the average of $40 (Puppets cost roughly $30 each, video games $50 each, and board games anywhere from $30-$60 each)
3,064 Kits = Roughly $459,600 worth of materials considering the average of $150 (Kits range anywhere from $50-$300 in cost)
7,748 Audio books = Roughly $232,440 worth of materials considering the average of $30 (many audio books go up to $60-$70.
5,041 eBooks= Roughly $15,123 worth of materials considering the average ebook costs the library $3 per use to provide not considering the platform fees associated with the digital services.
1,663 Magazines = Roughly $4,989 worth of materials considering the average of $3 to purchase a magazine at the store.
632 Music CDs = Roughly $6,320 worth of materials considering the average of $10 per CD.
With a grand total of roughly $3,796,730 being saved by taxpayers in the last year at by using the library.
Last year, The average library user checked out
10 adult books = conservatively $150
18 children's books = Conservatively $270
11 movies= Conservatively $220 to purchase or $19.25 to rent for one night or *$134.75
to rent for as long as they check out.
2 toys/games (Video Games, Board Games) - Conservatively $ 80
2 audio books = Conservatively $60
1 kit = Roughly $150 (Kits range from $50-$300)
1 eBook =$3 per use
The average user saves roughly $847.75 a year utilizing the library for just materials not considering all of the free programs, internet use/wi-fi, one-on-one computer help, and more.
*This is the number we used when calculating the total.
Circulating KitsHave you seen our "Make it" and "Play it" kits? These kits check out for 4-weeks on adult cards and give you the opportunity to try a new hobby or learn a new sport! Each kit contains a list of what is included as well as the main components for the sport/activity and some books/instructions on how to play/use the tools. For a full list of all kits check out our catalog!
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