Riverside Public Library

How much does your library save you?

How much can you save by using your public library? Try our value calculator to find out.

Fill out the form in the space provided to figure out how much money your public library can save you each year.

• Enter in the left hand column the number of times per year you or your family uses each service.
• Estimated retail value of each service will be calculated on the right.
• Total value of your library use is shown at the bottom of the worksheet.
• Tip: Tab between entries and do not use commas.

Value of Library Services

Input Your Use	Library Services	Value of Services
	Books borrowed	$
	Paperbacks borrowed	$
	Magazines borrowed	$
	Rental movies	$
	Audio books borrowed	$
	CDs borrowed	$
	Link+ and Interlibrary Loan requests	$
	Materials used in library	$
	Adult programs attended	$
	Children's programs attended	$
	Information questions answered	$
	Technical assistance	$
	Computer training	$
	One-on-one homework assistance	$
	Live Homework Help online	$
	Hours of public computer use (Internet, word processing, etc.)	$
	Electronic resources used (online databases, ebooks, etc.)	$
	Meeting room use in hours	$
		$

This calculator worksheet has been adapted from a spreadsheet, originally provided by the Massachusetts Library Association and then adapted for the web by Chelmsford Public Library.

“The return on investment in public libraries not only benefits individuals, but also strengthens community capacity to address urgent issues related to economic development.”