Eugene Public Library, serving an area of 138,000 residents, has a collection of 280,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 14,700 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 72 employees, of whom 16 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 520,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,260,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
100 W. 13th Ave., Eugene Oregon 97401
Telephone
541-682-5454
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Eugene) Eugene Public Library
(Veneta) Fern Ridge Library
(Harrisburg) Harrisburg Public Library
(Junction City) Junction City Public Library
(Lebanon) Lebanon Public Library
(Oakridge) Oakridge Public Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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04/18 Coming to The Eugene area
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Rhododendron Days Florence OR May17-19 The annual celebration of the blooming of rhododendrons along the central Oregon Coast.
Bohemia Mining Days Cottage Grove OR July18-21 Prospectors' breakfast, miners' parade, food booths, gold panning, a pow wow, carnival, kiddie parade, street dance, and more.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
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