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Tacoma Public Library, serving an area of 198,000 residents, has a collection of 2,100,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 58,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 31,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 138 employees, of whom 27 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 9 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,150,000. Patrons make 1,200,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,300,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
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Location:
1102 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma Washington 98402
Telephone
253-591-5612
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