SMFPL 2024 Statistics
- 37% of households in Stow and Munroe Falls had at least one active cardholder
- 13,744 unique patrons used their library card
- On average, 4,597 unique patrons used their library card every month
- 67% of active cardholders live in Stow or Munroe Falls
- The library had 159,574 visitors
- On average, 453 people walked through the doors every day the building was open
- 20,447 new items were added to the library's collection
- 725,865 items were borrowed (23% were digital items, 77% were physical items)
- Projects completed in 2024:
- Parking lot renovation
- Local History Room
- Checkout area and Circulation workroom remodel
- Pavilion for outdoor programs
- Reading Garden renovation
- Catalog update and new CLEVNET Libraries App
SMFPL 2024 Budget
Revenue
| Revenue Category | Amount |
|---|
| Property Taxes | $1,944,447 |
| PLF (Public Library Funds) | $1,375,608 |
| Patron Fines/Fees | $20,471 |
| Earnings on Investments | $146,481 |
| Gifts/Donations | $84,851 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,901 |
| Passports/Photos | $62,494 |
| Total Revenue | $3,637,253 |
Disbursements
| Disbursement Category | Amount |
|---|
| Salaries/Benefits | $2,238,041 |
| Supplies | $55,028 |
| Purchased/Contracted Services | $1,906,190* |
| Materials | $395,558 |
| Capital Outlay | $223,527 |
| Other Objects | $11,029 |
| Contingency | $0 |
| Total General Fund | $4,829,373 |
*Amount includes large projects, such as the parking lot renovation and circulation renovation, paid for through savings over the years.
