San Rafael Public Library

San Rafael Public Library, serving an area of 56,000 residents, has a collection of 120,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 25 employees, of whom 9 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $230,000. Patrons make 147,000 visits annually, and check out materials 380,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1100 E St., San Rafael California 94901 Telephone 415-485-3323

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