Sandusky Public Library

Sandusky Public Library, serving an area of 35,000 residents, has a collection of 200,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 14,700 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 18,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 48 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 460,000 visits annually, and check out materials 660,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.