Monroe County Public Library

Monroe County Public Library, serving an area of 120,000 residents, has a collection of 360,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 33,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 27,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 115 employees, of whom 30 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $660,000. Patrons make 1,150,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,800,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 303 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington Indiana 47959 Telephone 812-349-3050

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