Library Statistics

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Humboldt County Library by the Numbers:



Our Latest Count Shows Approximately...


381,000
 in-person visits made to Humboldt County Libraries in a year
    32,000 visits per month
       1,600   per day
145,000   internet visits to humlib.org per year
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Humboldt County Library Offers Service Via...


  10   branch libraries throughout Humboldt County, California.
    1   main library in Eureka.
       1   bookmobile that travels 7,663  miles a year.
    28   staff members system-wide.
200   volunteers, system-wide.
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The Humboldt County Community Enjoys Access to...


315,000  items in the library collection
      667,000   are checked out per year
         14,000   eBooks are checked out per year.

Free Access to the Internet

82,000   public computer sessions per year
for culture, recreation, job and career opportunities, communication, and information.

In addition, most library branches have free wi-fi, allowing internet access to  hundreds  of library visitors each day.
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Free Educational and Cultural Programs for All Ages


91
events held for Humboldt County children's Summer Reading
1,450
children participating in Summer Reading
695
Free library programs held for adults and children
12,700
Attendees at library programs


Thank you for being a part of our vibrant library community!


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