Rock Island Public Library

Rock Island Public Library, serving an area of 50,000 residents, has a collection of 198,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 11,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 25 employees, of whom 7 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $350,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 330,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 401 19 Street, Rock Island Illinois 61201 Telephone 309-732-7323

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