East Chicago Public Library

East Chicago Public Library, serving an area of 32,000 residents, has a collection of 230,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 69 employees, of whom 12 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $154,000. Patrons make 360,000 visits annually, and check out materials 230,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 2401 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago Indiana 47942 Telephone 219-397-2453

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