Thanks to everyone who took the first Lost in the Stats quiz in our Spring / Summer printed newsletter!
Here are the answers to the quiz questions, along with some facts about what your support makes possible. Spoilers ahead!
Library computers at work
Question 1: In 2025, how many computer sessions took place at Madison Public Library?
A. About 50,000
B. About 75,000
C. About 100,000
D. Over 145,000
Answer: D. In 2025, Madisonians logged 145,000 computer sessions at their local library! With an estimated 8.5% of local households lacking broadband internet, donor support helps remove a critical barrier to access. Because of you, people can apply for jobs, complete applications, print essential documents, and stay connected to the world around them.
Movie night, powered by your library
Question 2: About how often are films streamed on donor-funded streaming service, Kanopy?
A. One every 6 minutes
B. One every 15 minutes
C. One every half hour
D. One every hour
Answer: A. Madison residents watch one Kanopy film every 6 minutes—that’s more than 80,000 films a year!
Your support helps expand free access to film, culture, and storytelling, opening doors to lifelong earning, sparking creativity, and creating opportunities for families to connect. Over the past four years, usage has more than doubled, showing just how much this access matters.
Stories you can hear anywhere
Question 3: In 2025, which of the following titles was the Library’s top-borrowed audiobook?
A. Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
B. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarrow
C. Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter
D. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Answer: D. Braiding Sweetgrass. Beating out popular works of fiction, this nonfiction collection explores the reciprocal relationship between humans and the national world, and shows just how much Madisonians care about preserving nature for generations to come.
When you support digital collections, you make reading and learning more accessible for everyone. Audiobooks expand access by making it easier for children and adults with visual impairments, dyslexia, or physical disabilities to experience books without relying on printed text.
They also support different learning styles, helping auditory learners better absorb information, and fit seamlessly into daily life by allowing people to listen while commuting or doing other tasks.
Your gifts supported the expansion of digital collections and acquisition of audio-enabled books across the community.
Thank You for Taking Our Quiz
We hope that you had some fun and learned something new about the many ways your donations support access in our community!
For even more Library stats—and more ways your support is making a difference—visit the End of Year Review on the MPL website.
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