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New Haven Free Public Library, serving an area of 126,000 residents, has a collection of 420,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 14,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 78 employees, of whom 34 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $400,000. Patrons make 460,000 visits annually, and check out materials 370,000 times. Sixteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 133 Elm St., New Haven Connecticut 06510 Telephone 203-946-8130

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bolton) Bentley Memorial Library
(Berlin) Berlin Free Library Association
(Fishkill) Blodgett Library District Of Fishkill
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(Bristol) Bristol Public Library
(Bethany) Clark Memorial Library

03/29 Coming to The New Haven area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.