Usage

The library programs and services are well-used by the Red Lodge community. The data reported here is from the 2021-2022 annual statistical report. The library offered 168 programs for children, young adults, and adults, with a total attendance of 3,203. There are 16,897 physical books, 612 physical audiobooks, and 1,368 physical DVDs in the library’s collection, and patrons also have access to a statewide shared digital collection of 34,221 ebooks and 29,336 downloadable audiobooks. The library maintained subscriptions to 13 newspapers and magazines. The library has 2,226 registered borrowers that reside in Red Lodge or Carbon County. Including the downloadable collection, the library’s annual circulation in FY22 was 29,224.

The library’s free internet access continues to be highly valued both by locals and by the many visitors that pass through Red Lodge each year. Patrons also enjoy access to the library's printer/copier/scanner, circulating hotspots, and public access computers.