Cape Girardeau Public Library usage numbers

The remodeled and expanded Cape Girardeau Public Library is enjoying a substantial increase in use in almost every category. The library was rebuilt beginning in October 2007, more than doubling its size to more than 39,000 square feet. The following figures compare usage from June through August 2007, prior to the construction, to this year's usage in the same three months.

2007 2009

Circulation of materials 69,035 78,925

District library cards issued 801 1,776

Out-of-district cards issued 84 215

Public Internet users 9,866 11,755

Meeting room bookings* 116 90

Meeting room bookings for 2009 do not include Youth Services Program usage, which now has a dedicated space and previously accounted for about one-quarter of all bookings.

SOURCE: Cape Girardeau Public Library