Silas Bronson Library, serving an area of 105,000 residents, has a collection of 240,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 37 employees, of whom 17 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $230,000. Patrons make 230,000 visits annually, and check out materials 340,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
267 Grand St., Waterbury Connecticut 06702
Telephone
203-574-8221
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Winchester) Beardsley & Memorial Library
(Bolton) Bentley Memorial Library
(Berlin) Berlin Free Library Association
(Fishkill) Blodgett Library District Of Fishkill
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(Bristol) Bristol Public Library
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04/15 Coming to The Waterbury 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.
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