Worcester Free Public Library

Worcester Free Public Library, serving an area of 176,000 residents, has a collection of 690,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 27,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 13,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 80 employees, of whom 31 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $580,000. Patrons make 370,000 visits annually, and check out materials 630,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 3 Salem Square, Worcester Massachusetts 01608 Telephone 508-799-1655

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