WNPL By The Numbers

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Here are 2020-2021 statistics about Warren-Newport Public Library District and its services:

  • Annual Circulation: 476,440 items
  • District Cardholders: 42,850 patrons
  • District Population: 66,541 people
  • Library Visitors: 85,629  patrons
  • Size of Collection: 317,715 items
  • E-media Checkout: 117,583 items
  • Reference Questions: 17,712 questions
  • Programs: 675 events
  • Program Attendance: 29,011 patrons
  • Bookmobile Checkouts: 8,604 items
  • Internet Sessions: 6,115 sessions
  • Building Size: 57,300 sq. ft.
  • Staff: 54.23 FTE
  • FY 21-22 Budget: $6.7 million
  • Year established: 1973
  • Library System: Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)

The Warren-Newport Public Library District, founded in 1973, serves a population of approximately 60,000 within a 55-square mile area that covers all or most of Warren and Newport Townships, including Gurnee, Wadsworth, Park City, Wildwood, Grandwood Park, Old Mill Creek, and portions of Grayslake, Millburn, Lake Villa, Libertyville and Waukegan.