Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, serving an area of 280,000 residents, has a collection of 540,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 17,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 29,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 110 employees, of whom 23 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 11 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 1,470,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,300,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville Alabama 35801 Telephone 256-532-5950

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