South Charleston Public Library, serving an area of 13,800 residents, has a collection of 78,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 12 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 168,000 visits annually, and check out materials 200,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
312 4th Av., South Charleston West Virginia 25303
Telephone
304-744-6561
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Ashland) Boyd County Public Library
(Ironton) Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
(Huntington) Cabell County Public Library
(Huntington) Cabell County Public Library
(Washington Ch) Carnegie Public Library
(Chapmanville) Chapmanville Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The South Charleston area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Clarksburg WV August30-September1 A special children's area and stage has been added to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival, from Happy the Clown to magicians and music.
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