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LIBRARY THRIVES: While other libraries in Ventura County have been reducing services, the Thousand Oaks system is holding its own. . . . Unlike some libraries that are closed more days than
not, the Thousand Oaks Library is open six days a week. Since 1991, when Thousand Oaks decided to charge non-residents, 2,500 have paid the $55 annual fee. Deputy Director Steve Brogden said
cutbacks elsewhere “have been a big factor” in attracting the out-of-town trade. . . . Another draw: the library’s 7,500 videotapes. How Libraries Compare Number of books in Ventura
County’s library systems: System Books Books per resident Santa Paula 68,555 2.6 Oxnard 256,712 1.7 Thousand Oaks 260,608 1.7 Ventura County 728,451 1.8 Source: American Library Directory,
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