Library Of Charlotte Mecklenburg County

Library Of Charlotte Mecklenburg County, serving an area of 690,000 residents, has a collection of 1,600,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 63,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 42,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 440 employees, of whom 115 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 22 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $3,300,000. Patrons make 3,600,000 visits annually, and check out materials 8,100,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 310 North Tryon Street, Charlotte North Carolina 28202 Telephone 704-336-2720

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