Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library, serving an area of 220,000 residents, has a collection of 1,150,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 60,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 36,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 240 employees, of whom 96 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 10 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,470,000. Patrons make 1,600,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,890,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 115 South Avenue, Rochester New York 14604 Telephone 716-428-7300

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