Nippersink Public Library

Nippersink Public Library, serving an area of 8,800 residents, has a collection of 42,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,700 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 6 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $42,000. Patrons make 50,000 visits annually, and check out materials 72,000 times. Fifty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 5418 Hill Road, Richmond Illinois 60071 Telephone 815-678-4014

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