Sheridan Public Library, serving an area of 5,200 residents, has a collection of 29,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 750 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,890 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $14,000. Patrons make 29,000 visits annually, and check out materials 69,000 times. Nineteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: Po Box 248, Sheridan Oregon 97378 Telephone 503-843-3420

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