QUIZ: Check Out Your Library Knowledge!

Think you know your way around the stacks? Libraries are continually evolving to help serve their communities better. From 3D printers to museum passes, fitness gear to free streaming, there's never been a better time to check out your library.

Whether you're a regular patron or someone who hasn’t stepped inside one since school, this quiz will test your knowledge about our beloved community resource.

Get ready to test those book smarts!

How to play:

1. Jot down your answers to the questions below.

2. Scroll to the ANSWER KEY to see how many you got right! Give yourself 1 point for each correct answer,

3. Find out how you rank in the stacks, based on YOUR RESULTS.

> ANSWER KEY
> YOUR RESULTS

1. What is the largest public library in the U.S.?

(Based on size of population served, size of collection, number of checkouts, and annual visits)

New York Public Library (NY)
Maricopa County Library District (AZ)
Los Angeles Public Library (CA)
Harris County Public Library (TX)
Miami-Dade Public Library (FL)

2. How many libraries are there in the United States today?

(Includes public, academic, school, government, and special libraries)

65,432
93,800
117,341
135,290

3. What percentage of Americans have a library card?

1 in 3
1 in 2
2 in 3
3 in 4

4. How many unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2024?

567
950
1,732
2,452

5. What was the most challenged book in 2024, according to the American Library Association?

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
Looking for Alaska by John Green
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

6. What surprising items can you borrow from some libraries?

Cake pans
Power washer
Fit bit
Museum passes
All of the above

7. What was the most circulated title in 2024 in Libby, the digital reading app?

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
The Women by Kristin Hannah

8. How much money can the average American save each year by using their library card?

$50
$150
$300
$500+

ANSWER KEY

1. What is the largest public library in the U.S.?

(Based on size of population served, size of collection, number of checkouts, and annual visits)

Maricopa County Library District (AZ) ✅

Source: Library Statistics and Figures: The Nation's Largest Public Libraries

2. How many libraries are there in the United States today?

(Includes public, academic, school, government, and special libraries)

117,341 ✅

Source: ALA Library Fact Sheet

3. What percentage of Americans have a library card?

2 in 3 ✅

Source: ALA - Library Cards

4. How many unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2024?

2,452 ✅

Source: Unite Against Book Bans

5. What was the most challenged book in 2024, according to the American Library Association?

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson ✅

Source: ALA Top 10 Challenged Books

6. What surprising items can you borrow from some libraries?

All of the above ✅

Source: Libby Life - 75 Surprising Things

7. What was the most circulated title in 2024 in Libby, the digital reading app?

The Women by Kristin Hannah ✅

Source: Libraries Break Digital Lending Records in 2024 with over 739 Million Checkouts

8. How much money can the average American save each year by using their library card?

$500+ ✅

Source: Library Use Value Calculator

YOUR RESULTS

1 point per correct answer:

🥇 8/8 – Library Legend

You’re basically the human version of a card catalog. Thanks for being a supporter of libraries! Join the movement and encourage others to check out the library.

💗 6–7/8 – Library Lover

You're a regular borrower and it shows. You know your way around your local branch! Join the movement and encourage others to check out the library.

📚 4–5/8 – Occasional Visitor

You’ve cracked open a few books and maybe even renewed something once or twice. There's a lot more waiting for you—stop by your local branch and check out your library!

🔎 0–3/8 – Lost in the Stacks

Not to worry—every great reader starts somewhere. Time to dust off that library card and check out your library today!