Providence Public Library

Providence Public Library, serving an area of 176,000 residents, has a collection of 840,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 17,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 161 employees, of whom 38 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 9 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,000,000. Patrons make 1,000,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,000,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 225 Washington Street, Providence Rhode Island 02903 Telephone 401-455-8000

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