Joplin Public Library

Joplin Public Library, serving an area of 44,000 residents, has a collection of 75,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 24 employees, of whom 7 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $210,000. Patrons make 270,000 visits annually, and check out materials 420,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 300 S. Main St., Joplin Missouri 64801 Telephone 417-623-7953

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