Clackamas County Library, serving an area of 80,000 residents, has a collection of 138,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 9,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 12,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 24 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $290,000. Patrons make 420,000 visits annually, and check out materials 960,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 16201 SE. Mcloughlin Blvd, Oak Grove Oregon 97267 Telephone 503-655-8543

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