U.S. Public Library Budget Survey Results

This report complements LJ’s March 2025 article, “What’s Up, What’s Down | Budgets and Funding 2025.” It presents key findings from our latest public library budget survey, including data tables by population served and selected open-ended responses. The survey covers operating, materials, and personnel budgets, along with funding sources, spending trends, and statistics on circulation, service hours, and staffing.  

Download the full report below, made possible by our sponsors, Baker & Taylor and hoopla.