Butte County Library, serving an area of 210,000 residents, has a collection of 280,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,700 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,890 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 25 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $260,000. Patrons make 360,000 visits annually, and check out materials 560,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1820 Mitchell Ave., Oroville California 95966 Telephone 530-538-7240

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