Collection and Services

In 2002 Our Collection has:

• 105,725 Books consisting of
• 59,918 Adult Books
• 9,068 Reference Books
• 2,716 Paperbacks
• 34,023 Childrens Books
• 2,403 Books on Tape
• 3,264 Videos
• 852 CDs
• 61 DVDs
• 128 Magazine Titles

Almost 22,000 Talbot Countians have library cards. They borrow about 190,000 items a year.

Here's What You Can Borrow From Us:

• Books
• Magazines
• Video tapes
• Books on tape
• Pamphlets
• CDs
• Telecaption Adaptor
• Large Print Books
• Audio tapes
• Projection screen
• Filmstrip Projector
• Phone amplifier
• Maps

Our Services Include:

• Books by mail
• Business and investment references
• Classroom collection loans
• Community information and referral
• Interlibrary Loan service
• Internet access.
• Local History/Genealogy
• Library Databases
• Outreach to Nursing and Retirement Facilities
• Photocopying machines
• Special exhibits
• Special programs for adults
• Story-hours and film programs for children
• Staff Talks about books or library services
• Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
• Telephone directories of major cities
• We can be reached through the Maryland Relay Service