Paris Carnegie Public Library

Paris Carnegie Public Library, serving an area of 9,200 residents, has a collection of 33,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 260 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 630 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 $27,000. Patrons make 63,000 visits annually, and check out materials 88,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 207 S. Main St., Paris Illinois 61944 Telephone 217-463-3950

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