El Centro Public Library, serving an area of 40,000 residents, has a collection of 96,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,260 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,800 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. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $96,000. Patrons make 72,000 visits annually, and check out materials 110,000 times. Fifty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 539 State St., El Centro California 92243 Telephone 760-337-4565

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