Tigard Public Library, serving an area of 54,000 residents, has a collection of 96,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 35 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $210,000. Patrons make 250,000 visits annually, and check out materials 630,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 13125 SW. Hall Blvd, Tigard Oregon 97223 Telephone 503-684-6537

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