Paris Public Library

Paris Public Library, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 105,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 14 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $132,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 340,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 326 S Main St, Paris Texas 75460 Telephone 903-785-8531

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