Nationwide, circulation of children’s materials was 716.4 million, or 35 percent of total circulation, in FY 2005. Attendance at children’s programs was 54.6 million.Reference: Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2005. First Look. NCES 2008-301Geographic Region: United StatesAge Group: 0-5 (preschool)6-12 (elementary/middle school)Talking Point: Kindergarten-Middle School Talking Point #7Type of Library: Public libraryCategory: Educational/Literacy Impact
