Library Of Johnston County & Smithfield

Library Of Johnston County & Smithfield, serving an area of 126,000 residents, has a collection of 198,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 30 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $210,000. Patrons make 270,000 visits annually, and check out materials 380,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 305 Market Street, Smithfield North Carolina 27577 Telephone 919-934-8146

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