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More Americans went to the library last year than the movies
A new gallup poll, shows Americans went to the library more than to the movies or other leisure activities in 2019.
Library Lines: Library recovers from cyber-attack
IT staff upgrading system’s network, investigation continues
Library Lines: El Sobrante Library reopens after 2018 fire
Severe smoke and water damage forced a 21-month closure for repairs and renovations
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By the Numbers
Library Founded:1913
Community Libraries: 26
Total Staff: 419
Population Served: 1,027,728
Cardholders: 428,566
Collection: 1.2 million items
2018 Numbers
- Library Visits: 3,198,459
- Virtual Visits: 1,566,210
- Physical Checkouts: 5,921,276
- Virtual Checkouts: 425,897
Annual Report 2018
Annual Report
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Brooke Converse
Public Information Officer
(925) 608-7713
brooke.converse@library.cccounty.us
