Collier County Public Library

Collier County Public Library, serving an area of 260,000 residents, has a collection of 380,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 24,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 34,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 88 employees, of whom 27 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,380,000. Patrons make 1,470,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,400,000 times. Twenty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 650 Central Avenue, Naples Florida 34102 Telephone 941-261-8208

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