Hancock County Public Library

Hancock County Public Library, serving an area of 8,400 residents, has a collection of 35,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $29,000. Patrons make 30,000 visits annually, and check out materials 52,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 240 Court Square, Hawesville Kentucky 42348 Telephone 270-927-6760

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