Broome County Public Library

Broome County Public Library, serving an area of 200,000 residents, has a collection of 220,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 40 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $310,000. Patrons make 350,000 visits annually, and check out materials 520,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 185 Court Street, Binghamton New York 13901 Telephone 607-778-6400

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