Oswego Public Library

Oswego Public Library, serving an area of 31,000 residents, has a collection of 115,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,500 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 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $200,000. Patrons make 210,000 visits annually, and check out materials 360,000 times. Fifty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 32 W. Jefferson St., Oswego Illinois 60543 Telephone 630-554-3150

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