2023 COMMUNITY
IMPACT REPORT
A Message from the Executive Director
As I review this report, I am reminded of what happens when a community invests in a world-class institution like the ACPL — it reaps real rewards. This year, we saw record growth in key areas, and we did it while ushering in a new strategic plan and a full upgrade of our computer systems. I am tremendously proud of our accomplishments!
With that pride comes an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the hard work, talent, and vision of our staff; and for the wise and steady leadership of our Board of Trustees. I am also grateful for the continued support of our Friends of ACPL, ACPL Foundation, and many community partners.
And of course, I am deeply grateful for the love our patrons show us daily. You are the center of everything we do and you showed up for us in a big way in 2023.
As we move forward in 2024, we will keep showing up for you — in the longstanding ways you have grown to love and some new, exciting initiatives we think will surprise and delight you!
With gratitude,
Susan P. Baier, Executive Director
Allen County Public Library
librarydirector@acpl.info
2023
By the Numbers
187,865
Registered Patrons
48% of Allen County Residents
14 Locations
Serving Allen County
1.8+ Million
Library Visitors
4.2+ Million
Items Borrowed
1.5+ Million
Children’s Items Borrowed
“I love the outreach of the library. My kids talked about the end of the year when storytellers visited their school. It’s nice that libraries also act as a community center for neighborhood events.”
In-Person Program
Attendees
6,139
In-Person Programs
On and Off-Site
Electronic Materials
Downloaded
Wireless Internet
Sessions
40
Streaming & Digital
Services Available 24/7
1.5+ Million
Website Visits
2,461
Items Added to the
Community Album
$4,967,127
Spent on Books
& Materials
14.9%
Budget Spent on Collection
State Standard: 8%
80,755
Questions Answered
21,980
Visitors to the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research
3,571
Audio Reading Service
Programs with
8,736
On-Air Hours
3,200
WELT Produced
Local Radio Shows
