Santa Clara County Library Company Information

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Santa Clara County Library is one of the most heavily used library systems in the country, and enjoys strong financial support that includes property taxes and a voter-approved special tax. The Library is one of eleven libraries nationwide to be included in the top ten in its population category in every published edition of Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings Survey. The Library includes seven community libraries and one branch in addition to administrative offices, bookmobile service and a literacy program. Serving a population of 425,000 residents in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Library circulates over 12 million items per year to 3.7 million visitors. The $35 million annual budget includes over $4 million for materials.