The Schenectady County Public Library, a part of the Mohawk Valley Library System, serves 154,720 residents in the city of Schenectady. The library system operates nine locations and partakes in the Southern Adirondack Library System's shared automation system. Approximately 371,480 volumes are maintained in the library's collections and 1.2 million items are circulated annually. The public library provides meeting rooms, mobile printing, and various events for all ages, including Arts & Crafts, Book Club, and Storytime.