Pontiac Public Library

Pontiac Public Library, serving an area of 12,000 residents, has a collection of 50,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 540 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 $48,000. Patrons make 48,000 visits annually, and check out materials 84,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 211 East Madison Street, Pontiac Illinois 61764 Telephone 815-844-7229

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