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Sacramento Public Library |
Sacramento Public Library, serving an area of 1,200,000 residents, has a collection of 1,760,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 48,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 20,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.
Staffing consists of 290 employees, of whom 80 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 21 branch libraries, plus 3 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $3,700,000. Patrons make 1,760,000 visits annually, and check out materials 4,800,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
| Location | 828 I St. Sacramento California 95814 |
| Phone | 916-264-2770 |