Crook County Library, serving an area of 18,900 residents, has a collection of 36,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,700 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 11 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $39,000. Patrons make 88,000 visits annually, and check out materials 198,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 200 E 2nd, Prineville Oregon 97754 Telephone 541-447-7978

See more Public Libraries.

The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights La Grande November 27

Other upcoming events include: Christmas Light Parade Prineville December 5 25th Annual Historic Homes Parlor Tour Baker City December 12 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Fisher Poets Gathering Astoria February 26 thru February 28 Hood River Last Chance Holiday Bazaar Odell December 12 thru December 13