Tuscarawas County Public Library

Tuscarawas County Public Library, serving an area of 48,000 residents, has a collection of 147,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 13,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 12,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 46 employees, of whom 7 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $320,000. Patrons make 270,000 visits annually, and check out materials 630,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 121 Fair Avenue, New Philadelphia Ohio 44663 Telephone 330-364-4474

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