Matteson Public Library

Matteson Public Library, serving an area of 13,200 residents, has a collection of 78,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 17 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $110,000. Patrons make 115,000 visits annually, and check out materials 168,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 801 South School Avenue, Matteson Illinois 60443 Telephone 708-748-4431

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