Defiance Public Library

Defiance Public Library, serving an area of 40,000 residents, has a collection of 126,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 28 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $210,000. Patrons make 230,000 visits annually, and check out materials 230,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 320 Fort St., Defiance Ohio 43512 Telephone 419-782-1456

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