San Bernardino Public Library

San Bernardino Public Library, serving an area of 189,000 residents, has a collection of 230,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 10,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 40 employees, of whom 10 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $280,000. Patrons make 1,200,000 visits annually, and check out materials 660,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 555 W. Sixth St., San Bernardino California 92410 Telephone 909-381-8201

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