Bellwood Public Library

Bellwood Public Library, serving an area of 21,000 residents, has a collection of 92,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,890 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $147,000. Patrons make 92,000 visits annually, and check out materials 63,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 600 Bohland Avenue, Bellwood Illinois 60104 Telephone 708-547-7393

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