Thomasville Public Library, serving an area of 4,600 residents, has a collection of 15,400 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 460 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 420 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,800. Patrons make 16,000 visits annually, and check out materials 22,000 times. Seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1000 Mosley Drive, Thomasville Alabama 36784
Telephone
334-636-5343
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Butler) Choctaw County Public Library
(Quitman) East Mississippi Regional Library
(Evergreen) Evergreen-Conecuh County Public Library
(Linden) Marengo County Public Library
(Meridian) Meridian-Lauderdale County Library
(Monroeville) Monroe County Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Thomasville area
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery AL March8-June19 The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, created in Alabama, is currently the 5th largest in the world, attracting more than 300,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and over 60 foreign countries.
Kentuck Festival of the Arts Northport AL October19-20 Nationally and internationally acclaimed folk artists,
270+ folk, visionary, and contemporary artists and expert craftspeople presenting their work to you,
free hands-on art-making for children in Kentuck for Kids and throughout the park,
interactive live demonstrations by expert craftspeople—basketmakers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, traditional potters, fiber and fabric artists, quilters, jewelers, and a glassblower,
live music and story-telling, food and fellowship.
Alabama Blueberry Festival Brewton AL January1 Original Arts& Crafts,
Antique/Classic Car Show,
Motorcycle Show & Rally,
Children's Section (including shuttle train, waterslide, inflatables, obstacle course, petting zoo, face painting),
Live All-Day Entertainment,
Strolling Magician,
Ronald McDonald,
Fresh Blueberries & Blueberry Bushes for sale,
Festival Cookbooks,
Festival T-shirts & canvas tote bags,
Blueberry Ice Cream,
Food Court: funnel cakes, shaved ice, hamburgers, sausage dogs, BBQ, roasted corn, kettle popcorn, boiled & roasted peanuts.
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