Library Facts & Figures

Some interesting statistics for Dodge City Public Library for 2009:

Number of items checked out: 150,198, up 12% over 2008
Number of people entering library: 157,387, up 15% over 2008
Number of times computers were used: 35,437, up 56% over 2008

2,236 reference questions asked
7,682 people used the meeting rooms
6,592 new items added to the collection
223 programs given for all age levels
68,783 hits on our webpage
893 items borrowed from other libraries for our patrons
1,817 items loaned to other libraries for their patrons

Thanks to everyone for making this possible, let's make 2010 even better.

Spotlight on Staff

Jeanette Hornung is one of our newer employees at Dodge City Public Library having started here in September 2008. Jeanette works at the circulation desk as the assistant plus handles the holds that patrons place on books. Before working at the library Jeanette worked at J. C. Penney here in Dodge City. She also attended Dodge City Community College where she received an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Administrative Assistant Technology. Jeanette enjoys curling up with a good book and spending time with her three grandchildren who all live out of town. The next time you're in the library be sure to say hi to Jeanette and tell her what book you are reading