New Haven Free Public Library

New Haven Free Public Library, serving an area of 126,000 residents, has a collection of 420,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 14,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 78 employees, of whom 34 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $400,000. Patrons make 460,000 visits annually, and check out materials 370,000 times. Sixteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 133 Elm St., New Haven Connecticut 06510 Telephone 203-946-8130

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