Oceanside Public Library, serving an area of 168,000 residents, has a collection of 250,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 18,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 63 employees, of whom 16 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $400,000. Patrons make 580,000 visits annually, and check out materials 720,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside California 92054
Telephone
760-435-5600
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Carlsbad) Carlsbad City Library
(Mission Viejo) Mission Viejo City Library
(Newport Beach) Newport Beach Public Library
(Oceanside) Oceanside Public Library
(San Diego) San Diego Public Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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01/10 Coming to The Oceanside area
OC Greek Food Fest Anaheim CA May17-19 The OC Greek Food Festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music.
San Diego Greek Festival San Diego CA June7-9 Treat yourself to an enjoyable Friday evening with delicious Greek food,
imported beer, live Greek music and dancing. Then come back the next day for more fun. On Sunday, repeat as needed!
Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar CA June16-23 We strive for historically stylistic interpretations of the great masterpieces of the Baroque period.
Little Italy Festa San Diego CA October13 The largest Italian American festival on the West Coast. Hip and Historic Little Italy welcomes over 120,000 attendees with the tantalizing sights, sounds and aromas of Italian culture.
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