Lawrence Public Library, serving an area of 6,900 residents, has a collection of 42,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 520 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 750 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $18,000. Patrons make 38,000 visits annually, and check out materials 42,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
