Lorain has a diverse population. About 28.3% of the city's population is of Hispanic heritage, which is the same as the United States, with Hispanics of any race. Its population density is a bit lower than most U.S. cities, though. In addition to its large Hispanic population, the city has a diverse array of ethnic groups. If you're interested in learning more about the people in Lorain, check out our population & steets information below.
The city is home to the Lorain Sisterhood Library Board, which is comprised of members of three literary clubs. The Board gives entertainments to raise money for the library. In addition, retired Lorain High School English teacher Miss Ida Stone donates 80 books to the library. The Lorain Library Association opens its doors in October, renting a frame building at 202 5th Street near Broadway Avenue.
The Lorain Public Library has a circulation of 237,090 books, with 189 periodical subscriptions. The library is also home to the Lorain Carnegie Public Library. A patron can pay $1 to borrow books from the library. The library is home to a number of children's books, with the average age of three years old. Children's materials account for 44% of the circulation of the library.
The Lorain Public Library has expanded its branches in several locations. The North Ridgeville Branch relocated its adult collection and created a new meeting room. The South Lorain Branch Library added new playthings and a computer desk. The Lorain Public Library System also held a Lorain County Reads event, featuring local author Mary Doria Russell. She discussed her novel, Doc. And she is currently serving as the Director of the Lorain Public Library System.