Fort Smith Public Library

Fort Smith Public Library, serving an area of 80,000 residents, has a collection of 230,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 48 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $370,000. Patrons make 400,000 visits annually, and check out materials 720,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 3201 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith Arkansas 72903 Telephone 479-783-0229

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