Dekalb County Public Library, serving an area of 56,000 residents, has a collection of 78,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 880 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,500 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. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $48,000. Patrons make 54,000 visits annually, and check out materials 154,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
504 Grand Avenue Nw, Fort Payne Alabama 35967
Telephone
256-845-2671
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albertville) Albertville Public Library
(Arab) Arab Public Library
(Attalla) Attalla-Etowah County Public Library
(Cartersville) Bartow County Library System
(Blountsville) Blountsville Public Library
(Boaz) Boaz Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Fort Payne area
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
Cotton Pickin' Fair Gay GA May4-5 Features Jewelery, Pottery, Quilts, Clothing, Sculpture, Catfish, Antiques, Jams, Jellies, Flowers and Woodcarving.
Snellville Days Arts and Crafts Festival Snellville GA May4-5 Join us at the park for over 150 craft, food, sponsor, and civic vendors. We also have a kid's field running all day both days and continuous live entertainment both days.
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