Buhl Public Library, serving an area of 4,000 residents, has a collection of 24,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 560 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 660 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $18,000. Patrons make 22,000 visits annually, and check out materials 48,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 215 Broadway N, Buhl Idaho 83316 Telephone 208-543-6500

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