Cheshire Public Library, serving an area of 29,000 residents in New Haven County, has a collection of 105,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,400 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 20 employees, of whom 13 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $138,000. Patrons make 100,000 visits annually, and check out materials 340,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
104 Main St., Cheshire Connecticut 06410
Telephone
203-272-2245
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Berlin) Berlin Free Library Association
(Fishkill) Blodgett Library District Of Fishkill
(East Haddam) East Haddam Free Public Library
(East Lyme) East Lyme Public Library
(Montville) Raymond Library
(Middletown) Russell Library
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05/20 Coming to The Cheshire 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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