Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, serving an area of 280,000 residents, has a collection of 540,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 17,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 29,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 110 employees, of whom 23 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 11 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 1,470,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,300,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
915 Monroe Street, Huntsville Alabama 35801
Telephone
256-532-5950
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albertville) Albertville Public Library
(Arab) Arab Public Library
(Ardmore) Ardmore Community Library
(Athens) Athens-Limestone Public Library
(South Pittsburg) Beene-Pearson Public Library
(Lexington) Burchell Campbell Memorial Library
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02/21 Coming to The Huntsville 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.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
Tennessee Strawberry Festival Dayton TN May4-11 The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
Taste of Douglasville Arts and Crafts Festival Douglasville GA May18 Delicious samplings from many of our community's best restaurants will be offered throughout the day on Saturday during Taste.
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