Fayette Public Library, serving an area of 4,400 residents, has a collection of 20,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,150 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $18,000. Patrons make 42,000 visits annually, and check out materials 63,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.