The Dalles-Wasco County Library, serving an area of 21,000 residents, has a collection of 58,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,150 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $44,000. Patrons make 92,000 visits annually, and check out materials 105,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 722 Court St, The Dalles Oregon 97058 Telephone 541-296-2815

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