Ramsey County Library

Ramsey County Library, serving an area of 220,000 residents, has a collection of 750,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 30,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 17,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 105 employees, of whom 24 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,260,000. Patrons make 1,400,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,100,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 4570 North Victoria Street, Shoreview Minnesota 55126 Telephone 651-486-2200

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