Elyria Public Library

Elyria Public Library, serving an area of 69,000 residents, has a collection of 340,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 13,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 19,800 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 one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 330,000 visits annually, and check out materials 840,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 320 Washington Ave., Elyria Ohio 44035 Telephone 440-323-5747

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