Then and Now
How Hopkinton Public Library has changed in 45 years…
The most recent renovation and expansion of Hopkinton’s Library took place in 1967, when Hopkinton’s population totaled 5,659 residents. Since then, the Library building has remained unchanged.
| 1968 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton’s Population | 5,659 residents | 15,812 residents (Projected to be 20,820 residents by 2030) |
| Library Square Footage | 5,783 s.f. | 5,783 s.f. |
| Open Hours | 25 hours/week | 47 hours/week |
| Annual Circulation (loans) | 61,795 | 144,358 (includes electronic resources and web renewals) |
| Interlibrary Loan (Items Borrowed from Other Libraries) | Not available | 14,521 |
| Items Borrowed by Hopkinton Cardholders at Other Network Libraries (includes Milford, Southborough, and Westborough, but excludes Ashland and Holliston) | Unknown | 15,402 (between May 26, 2012 and May 6, 2013) |
| Operating Budget | $26,061 | $341,882 + $17,540 for maintenance and utilities |
| Yearly Attendance | 29,635 visits | 62,634 visits |
| Number of Adult, Teen & Children’s Programs Offered | 2 programs | 155 programs (approximately 13 per month) |
| Computer Stations | 0 | 6 |
| Collection Size | 17,500 | 40,177 items (print collection only) 55,032 items (digital and print collection combined) |