Hemet Public Library, serving an area of 60,000 residents, has a collection of 69,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,680 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 16 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $138,000. Patrons make 168,000 visits annually, and check out materials 290,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 510 E. Florida Ave., Hemet California 92543 Telephone 909-765-2440

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