Puyallup, serving an area of 34,000 residents, has a collection of 88,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 9,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 13 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $180,000. Patrons make 160,000 visits annually, and check out materials 500,000 times. Fifteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup Washington 98371 Telephone 206-841-5454

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