In 2006, Kitsap Regional Library turned $10.2 million of local support into resources and services with a retail value of $85.8 million – an average 839% return on investment for taxpayers!

Special purchasing agreements, strategic cost reductions and solid
investments in quality, high-demand library materials and services make every dollar go further at KRL.

Retail Value of Library Services
Materials Checked Out (2,645,587 items at $29.58)     $78,256,463
Internet Services (407,472 hours at $12)                       $4,889,664
Database Resources (342,437 searches at $5)             $1,712,185
Reference/ Research Help (153,140 questions at $5)       $765,700
Programs & Events (34,432 participants at $5)                $172,160
Total Value of Library Services                              $85,796,172

Invest $1, Earn 839% Return!

Expenditures:
Personnel/Benefits:                              $6,536,456
Books/Materials:                                  $1,377,782
Maintenance/Supplies/Services:            $1,240,195

Capital Expenditures:                             $987,952
Other:                                                     $74,010
Total Expenditures:                         $10,216,395

Revenue:
Property Tax (including Port Orchard)   $8,408,610
Fines/Forfeitures:                                  $193,893
Intergovernmental Revenue:                      $65,697
Investment Earnings:                               $80,343
Photocopies:                                          $25,927
Gifts:                                                     $27,942
Misc:                                                     $63,873
Total Revenue:                                $8,866,285
Reserve Funds Draw-down:                 $1,350,110