Kelso Public Library, serving an area of 12,000 residents, has a collection of 39,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,980 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,760 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $29,000. Patrons make 42,000 visits annually, and check out materials 72,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 314 Academy Street, Kelso Washington 98626 Telephone 206-423-8110

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