Sinton Public Library, serving an area of 7,200 residents, has a collection of 13,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 350 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,800. Patrons make 14,000 visits annually, and check out materials 17,600 times. Twenty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
