Imperial County Library, serving an area of 50,000 residents, has a collection of 40,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 110 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 280 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises8 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $12,000. Patrons make 27,000 visits annually, and check out materials 50,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.