Manchester Public Library

Manchester Public Library, serving an area of 54,000 residents, has a collection of 168,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 10,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 16,100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 33 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $250,000. Patrons make 380,000 visits annually, and check out materials 840,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 586 Main St., Manchester Connecticut 06040 Telephone 860-643-2471

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