Valdez Consortium Library, serving an area of 4,000 residents, has a collection of 46,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 840 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $19,800. Patrons make 44,000 visits annually, and check out materials 50,000 times. Fifteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
212 Fairbanks Street, Valdez Alaska 99686
Telephone
907-835-4632
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Valdez) Valdez Consortium Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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06/09 Coming to The Valdez area
Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival Cordova AK May2-5 The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival is held annually in beautiful Cordova, Alaska. Each spring, as many as five million shorebirds rest and feed at the tidal flats of the Copper River Delta during spring migration. The Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival provides the opportunity for bird watchers to be part of this incredible migration. The festival includes many activities, workshops, and community events. For more information, contact the Cordova Chamber of Commerce.
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