Stayton Public Library, serving an area of 6,900 residents, has a collection of 42,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,260 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $11,000. Patrons make 27,000 visits annually, and check out materials 80,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 515 N First Ave, Stayton Oregon 97383 Telephone 503-769-3313

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