Public libraries: education/learning programs U.S. 2014 | Statista

This statistic shows the share of public libraries offering selected education and learning programs in the United States in 2014. Basic literacy skills programs were offered by 39.6 percent of public libraries.

Share of public libraries offering selected education and learning programs in the United States in 2014

Characteristic	Share of public libraries
Summer reading programming for children	95.4%
Summer reading programming for adults	49.1%
Basic literacy skills (e.g., basic math, basic reading, basic writing)	39.6%
After school programs (e.g., Let’s Move!, learning labs, homework help)	36.3%
Provided GED preparation courses and services (e.g., literacy and math development)	34.9%
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Maker Spaces (e.g., robotics)	34.2%
Accessing/using formal online education content (e.g., distance education courses)	33%
ESL/ESOL/ELL (e.g., conversational groups, literacy tutoring, citizenship)	24.9%

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October 2015

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Region

United States

Survey time period

September 21 to November 21, 2014

Number of respondents

2,304 respondents

Special properties

Public libraries

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