La Grande Public Library, serving an area of 18,900 residents, has a collection of 46,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $52,000. Patrons make 115,000 visits annually, and check out materials 147,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande Oregon 97850 Telephone 541-962-1339

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