Modoc County Library, serving an area of 9,600 residents, has a collection of 69,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,610 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,980 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $48,000. Patrons make 50,000 visits annually, and check out materials 75,000 times. Eighteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 212 W. Third St., Alturas California 96101 Telephone 530-233-6326

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