Westside Public Library, serving an area of 720 residents, has a collection of 7,200 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 15 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 60 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,890. Patrons make 1,760 visits annually, and check out materials 1,680 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.