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Connecticut Public Libraries Statistics

Information on CT Public Library Statistics including the annual report.

Chart & Report Creators for Your Library

Public Charts and Reports [web page]
New platform for FY2024 - customized charts and reports for all CT Libraries. Please note this page will be in beta for FY2024 with a number of updates coming throughout January 2025.

CT Chart & Report Creator, 1996-2024 - Individual Library Trends Over Time [Excel]
See the 13-year or 27-year trends for a specific library, with comparisons to similar wealth and population groups.
What towns are in our group? FY2024 [Excel]
Sort this spreadsheet to see what other libraries are in your comparison groups based on population and AENGLC wealth rankings.

Trends Charts

Statewide Trends FY2018-FY2024 [Excel]
Statewide trends charts from FY2018-FY2024 with Annual Report Data.
Statewide Trends FY2003-FY2024 [Excel]
Statewide trends charts from FY2003-FY2024 with Annual Report Data

National Public Library Chart and Report Creators

National Public Library Chart & Report Creator FY2022 [Excel]
Creates charts that compare your library to libraries in your state and the nation, including just those that have a similar population. Uses the latest data (2022) available from the Public Library Survey released by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in July 2024.

Library Search and Compare tool from IMLS
This online tool from IMLS uses data from their FY2021 Public Libraries Survey. You can compare your library with others across the country based on number of branches, circulation, revenue, staff, service population, visits, and programs.

How to use these tools

Watch videos on the Data playlist on DLD's YouTube channel to learn how to use these tools!

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