Sarasota County Public Libraries

Sarasota County Public Libraries, serving an area of 330,000 residents, has a collection of 690,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 35,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 39,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 154 employees, of whom 63 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,150,000. Patrons make 2,100,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,400,000 times. Twenty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota Florida 34241 Telephone 941-316-1172

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