The Biggest and the Smallest U.S. Public Libraries: Hours of Operation (2011)

Two disturbing facts jump out at me.

1. In 2011, 9 public libraries serving a million+ residents were open between 30 and 39 hours per week
2. In 2011, no public libraries serving a million+ residents were open more than 59 hours per week

2014 Update:

• The Houston Public Library (Central) is currently open 58 hours per week.
• On the other hand, the Philadelphia Free Library (Central) is currently open 69 hours per week.

Two -- or is it three -- surprises here. Which 1 library in a service area of less than 1,000 is open 70+ hours per week, and which 2 libraries in a service area of 1,000 to 2,499 are open 60 to 69 hours per week?

Source:  Institute of Museum and Library Service Public Libraries in the United States Survey, Fiscal Year 2011.

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