The Kentucky Annual Report of Public Libraries is an online survey dedicated to collecting information detailing public library service throughout the state. The 2026 Kentucky Annual Report covers library activity for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The online form is available on July 1, 2026.
The due date for the annual report submission is August 27. Failure to submit the report may result in the denial of grants from KDLA as well as a loss or delay in state aid.
Changes to the 2026 Annual Report (PDF) -- A look at important revisions in the new report.
What Goes Where?! (PDF)
Data Element Definitions (PDF)
Authorization Page (PDF) -- print a copy of the signature sheet.
Counting Opinions Portal Access -- requires user name and password. Contact Sarah French, 502-564-7646, for assistance.
KYVL Statistics
KLU Circulation/Collection Totals
Counting Opinions Training Webinar -- Join Ryan Patrick (Counting Opinions) and Sarah French, PhD (KDLA) for this hands-on training designed for public library staff responsible for completing the Annual Report. In this recorded Zoom session, we cover how to log in, navigate the interface, add notes, enter and validate data, and respond to edit checks. Webinar content for certification credit located in KDLA Continuing Education Online Learning Portal and searchable by key words "annual report".