Newberg Public Library, serving an area of 18,000 residents, has a collection of 58,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 11 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $58,000. Patrons make 147,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 503 E Hancock St, Newberg Oregon 97132 Telephone 503-538-8376

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