This report provides summary data about public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia (and in the outlying areas of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and the Virgin Islands), for state fiscal year 2000, with highlights and numerous tables. Data are included on circulation, library visits, reference transactions, interlibrary loans, children's program attendance, service outlets, public service hours, Internet access, and more. NCES Publication Number: 2002344