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Oakland Public Library |
Oakland Public Library, serving an area of 420,000 residents, has a collection of 1,100,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 27,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 14,700 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 220 employees, of whom 84 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 15 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,320,000. Patrons make 1,470,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,100,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
| Location | 125 14th St. Oakland California 94612 |
| Phone | 510-238-3281 |
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