Dekalb County Public Library

Dekalb County Public Library, serving an area of 56,000 residents, has a collection of 78,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 880 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $48,000. Patrons make 54,000 visits annually, and check out materials 154,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 504 Grand Avenue Nw, Fort Payne Alabama 35967 Telephone 256-845-2671

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