Numbers were up for the Knoxville Public Library in the number of library cards from 2021 to 2022. In 2022 there were a total of 8,438 library card holders. A total of 67 percent of the card holders are from the city and 31 percent are from rural Marion County. 

Head Librarian Roslin Thompson tells KNIA/KRLS News more than 4,000 people attended the 220 programs offered. Overall Thompson said the library had a very good year.