Driftwood Public Library, serving an area of 12,600 residents, has a collection of 72,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 8 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $69,000. Patrons make 100,000 visits annually, and check out materials 126,000 times. Ten percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 801 SW. Highway 101, Ste 201, Lincoln City Oregon 97367 Telephone 541-996-1251

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