Bartholomew County Public Library

Bartholomew County Public Library, serving an area of 72,000 residents, has a collection of 180,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 14,700 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 32 employees, of whom 7 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 $250,000. Patrons make 78,000 visits annually, and check out materials 720,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 536 Fifth St, Columbus Indiana 47201 Telephone 812-379-1255

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