Columbia County Public Library

Columbia County Public Library, serving an area of 58,000 residents, has a collection of 105,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 27 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $126,000. Patrons make 220,000 visits annually, and check out materials 400,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 490 North Columbia Street, Lake City Florida 32055 Telephone 386-758-1018

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