Peru Public Library

Peru Public Library, serving an area of 10,000 residents, has a collection of 42,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 840 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $38,000. Patrons make 46,000 visits annually, and check out materials 110,000 times. Nineteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1409 11th Street, Peru Illinois 61354 Telephone 815-223-0229

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