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District Of Columbia Public Library |
District Of Columbia Public Library, serving an area of 580,000 residents, has a collection of 2,500,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 300,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 17,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 350 employees, of whom 105 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 26 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,600,000. Patrons make 2,000,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,400,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
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| Location | 901 G Street, N.W. (Room 400) Washington Washington DC 20001 |
| Phone | 202-727-1101 |