Sarasota County Public Libraries, serving an area of 330,000 residents, has a collection of 690,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 35,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 39,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 154 employees, of whom 63 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,150,000. Patrons make 2,100,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,400,000 times. Twenty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota Florida 34241
Telephone
941-316-1172
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Port Charlotte) Charlotte-Glades Library System
(Sebring) Heartland Library Cooperative
(Bradenton Beach) Manatee County Public Library System
(Bradenton Beach) Manatee County Public Library System
(Sarasota) Sarasota County Public Libraries
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12/05 Coming to The Sarasota area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Peace River Celtic Festival Punta Gorda FL April10 Our Festival is perpetually dedicated to the memory of David Parker, member of Elks Lodge 2606 and the founder of the Peace River Celtic Festival. David loved Celtic music, laughter, good friendship and good times! If you cherish these things as well, you'll want to be part of this special event!
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
Bike Night in Cape Coral Cape Coral FL April13 The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you Cape Bike Night! Motorcycle enthusiasts can get together and listen to live bands, eat great food, and just have fun at this great event!
Sarasota Film Festival Sarasota FL April5-14 Held annually in Sarasota, FL., The Sarasota Film Festival emphasizes the best in cinema alongside exciting programs and events, with more than 180 films screened each year including features, documentaries, shorts, and kid-friendly picks.
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