Library Facts & Stats
2009 AT A GLANCE
# of Volunteer hours contributed10,000+
# of Computer sessions each month (average)3,903
# of Children in Summer Reading Program1,400+
# of People who attended a Library program11,400+
# of People who came to the Library each hour we were open (on average)100+

Bainbridge Population2008: 23,180
1995: 16,350
% Increase 1995-2008: 42%
Library Building Size15,500 square feet
Number of Items in Bainbridge Library2008: 99,591
2004: 50,637
% Increase 2004-2008: 97%
Size os Staff15.2 FTE

THE LIBRARY PAST & PRESENT
Circulation (how many items checked out)2009: 536,000Over the past 10 years, circulation has increased 36%
2008: 531,813*
2007: 545,910
2005: 512,450
2002: 484,642
1998: 391,843
People Count (How many people are coming in)2008: 403,929*Over the past 10 years, increase in # of people = 23%
2007: 421,088
2005: 387,553
2002: 343,513
1998: 329,506
Percentage of KRL Circulation from Bainbridge2008: 19.9%Library use has increased county-wide
2007: 20.6%
2005: 20.3%
2002: 20.8%
1998: Not counted
 * in 2008 branch hours were reduced by 11% 
Library Resources

The Library has many resources available for public use including:

  • Over 30 computers with internet access
  • Wireless internet access
  • Meeting rooms for public use
  • Study and reading areas for individuals and groups
  • A Young People's library and staff dedicated to children's services
  • A Teen Scene study and gathering area
  • Programs for children, families, teens, and adults
  • Award-winning gardens maintained by "Friday Tidy" volunteers
  • 85% of BainbridgeIsland residents have Library Cards
  • About 28% of circulated items are media (music, movies, etc.)