Piscataway Public Library, serving an area of 50,000 residents, has a collection of 154,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 38 employees, of whom 12 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $300,000. Patrons make 380,000 visits annually, and check out materials 480,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway New Jersey 08854
Telephone
732-463-1633
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Abington) Abington Township Public Library
(Fairfield) Anthony Pio Costa Memorial Library
(Ardsley) Ardsley Public Library
(Asbury Park) Asbury Park Free Public Library
(Bala-Cynwyd) Bala-Cynwyd Library
(Baldwin) Baldwin Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Piscataway area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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