Linden Free Public Library

Linden Free Public Library, serving an area of 39,000 residents, has a collection of 105,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 26 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $189,000. Patrons make 138,000 visits annually, and check out materials 120,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 31 E. Henry St., Linden New Jersey 07036 Telephone 908-298-3830

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