The majority of Seattle residents carry a Library card and they use it frequently
Over 14 million patrons visit the Library online and in person each year
Patron visit and circulation trends outline a picture of public need and soaring demand
In an eroding economy libraries provide a citywide safety net of resources and services
Libraries relieve personal budgets and ease the impact of a depressed economy by providing free access to computers, Wi-Fi, job resources, classes, books and materials, and many other programs and services