War Public Library, serving an area of 7,500 residents, has a collection of 35,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 120 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 540 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,600. Patrons make 10,500 visits annually, and check out materials 138,000 times. Seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.