Buffalo And Erie County Public Library

Buffalo And Erie County Public Library, serving an area of 960,000 residents, has a collection of 2,300,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 78,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 31,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 350 employees, of whom 92 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 15 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,700,000. Patrons make 1,200,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,300,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo New York 14203 Telephone 716-858-8900

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