Bristol Public Library

Bristol Public Library, serving an area of 17,600 residents, has a collection of 115,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,700 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $168,000. Patrons make 140,000 visits annually, and check out materials 270,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 701 Goode Street, Bristol Virginia 24201 Telephone 276-669-9444

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