St. Helens Public Library, serving an area of 10,000 residents, has a collection of 44,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,150 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,050 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $38,000. Patrons make 42,000 visits annually, and check out materials 100,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 375 S 18th St, Suite A, St Helens Oregon 97051 Telephone 503-397-4544

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