Irving Public Library

Irving Public Library, serving an area of 189,000 residents, has a collection of 520,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 23,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 18,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 110 employees, of whom 35 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $880,000. Patrons make 780,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,470,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 801 W Irving Blvd, Irving Texas 75060 Telephone 972-721-2628

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