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West Haven Public Library

West Haven Public Library, serving an area of 52,000 residents, has a collection of 147,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 21 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $160,000. Patrons make 132,000 visits annually, and check out materials 189,000 times. Twenty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

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