6 million people visited the Dallas Public Library virtually with another 458,846 people visiting in person once the branches reopened to the public in May 2021
The number of registerd library cardholders grew to 713,652
7,762,561 library items circulated (that's 3.6 million physical items and another 4 million digital materials)
The library's collection increased from 3 million to 4.5 million items
Library customers logged 44,000 computer hours
14,000 people checked out Dallas Public Library's Wi-Fi hotspots anc Chromebooks to access the internet
Since 2014, more than 800 people have earned their GED, for free, through the Dallas Public Library
Library branches served as warming locations during winter storms and cooling centers during the summer months
Dallas Public Library educated and entertained people through both in-person and virgual programs including 5,969 children's programs, 26,672 adult education programs and another 39,090 online programs