Read This: South Milwaukee Library Annual Report

I’m a huge fan of the South Milwaukee Public Library because my kids are huge fans of the South Milwaukee Public Library.

To see the sparkle in their eyes and anticipation of “library day” — when they get to check out a few items every couple of weeks or so — is priceless and reminds me of when I was a kid.

The numbers show they are not alone. The library has released its 2010 annual report, and it shows that 11,948 South Milwaukee residents have library cards. Among the other 2010 statistics from the report:

• 120,357 people visited the library;
• 189,172 items were circulated;
• The staff answered 39,633 reference questions;
• 7,511 people used the Internet, including library laptops; and
• 3,440 people used the meeting rooms.

At the end of 2010, the library collection consisted 147,280 items, including 113,022 books, 10,951 videos, 7,232 magazines, 5,807 electronic downloadable audio items and 5,579 compact discs.

Learn more on the library webpage here … and keep on supporting this terrific South Milwaukee jewel!