Ruth Enlow Library Of Garrett County, serving an area of 30,000 residents, has a collection of 60,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,700 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 20 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $54,000. Patrons make 126,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.