Knox County Public Library

Knox County Public Library, serving an area of 32,000 residents, has a collection of 42,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 250 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $20,000. Patrons make 54,000 visits annually, and check out materials 66,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 206 Knox Street, Barbourville Kentucky 40906 Telephone 606-546-5339

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