Hermiston Public Library, serving an area of 19,800 residents, has a collection of 40,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 750 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 9 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $19,800. Patrons make 75,000 visits annually, and check out materials 72,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 235 E Gladys Ave, Hermiston Oregon 97838 Telephone 541-567-2882

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