Library by the Numbers
With hundreds of thousands of items circulated and 17 branches located across the county, Bruce County boasts a library system that is second to noe. The numbers speak for themselves! All numbers from 2016
445,026 physical items circulated
55,429 digital items checked out
1,362 programs offered
25,424 library card holders
88 % of funding provided by Bruce County
198,010 website and online catalogue visits
3,126,740($) 2016 budget
14,000 Internet sessions on library computers
17 branches
10,856 people attended library programs
6 % of budget funded by ministry of Tourism & Culture
1.5 % of budgret spent on staff training and travel