Hometown Public Library

Hometown Public Library, serving an area of 4,400 residents, has a collection of 24,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $29,000. Patrons make 18,900 visits annually, and check out materials 21,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 4331 SW. Highway, Hometown Illinois 60456 Telephone 708-636-0997

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