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Cranston Public Library |
Cranston Public Library, serving an area of 78,000 residents, has a collection of 290,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 14,000 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 44 employees, of whom 14 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $290,000. Patrons make 500,000 visits annually, and check out materials 800,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
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| Location | 140 Sockanosset Cross Road Cranston Rhode Island 02920 |
| Phone | 401-943-9080 |
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