Mansfield-Richland County Public Library

Mansfield-Richland County Public Library, serving an area of 115,000 residents, has a collection of 420,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 33,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 30,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 132 employees, of whom 32 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 8 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,200,000. Patrons make 420,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,100,000 times. Twenty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 43 W. Third St., Mansfield Ohio 44902 Telephone 419-521-3100

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