Independence Township Library

Independence Township Library, serving an area of 34,000 residents, has a collection of 78,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 13 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $420,000. Patrons make 210,000 visits annually, and check out materials 200,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston Michigan 48346 Telephone 248-625-2212

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