Okaloosa County Library Cooperative, serving an area of 168,000 residents, has a collection of 200,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,800 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 46 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises6 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $370,000. Patrons make 560,000 visits annually, and check out materials 460,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite C112, Shalimar Florida 32579
Telephone
850-651-7655
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Panama City) Bay County Public Library Association
(Panama City) Northwest Regional Library System
(Defuniak Springs) Walton County Public Library System
(Pensacola) West Florida Regional Library
(Pensacola) West Florida Regional Library
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06/10 Coming to The Shalimar area
Ozark Crawdad and Music Festival Ozark AL April20 This family & pet friendly festival is FREE to the public and
features Great Live Music, Wonderful Foods,
Arts & Craft Vendors, Children's Activity Area,
Sonic's Popular Hotdog Eating Contest,
the Crawdad 5k Run, Walk, or Crawl and much more!
Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show Apalachicola FL April20 The Apalachicola Antique and Classic Boat Show will be held in the historic city of Apalachicola in the Panhandle of Florida. They generally get between 3,000-4,000 people.
Seabreeze Jazz Festival Panama City Beach FL April17-21 The ultimate weekend of smooth jazz comes to Florida's Emerald Coast! The Seabreeze Jazz Festival features the top names in smooth jazz--all coming to the Gulf Place Outdoor Amphitheater just east of Destin.
Musical Echoes Fort Walton Beach FL April19-21 Musical Echoes Flute Festival hosts the largest Native American Flute and Art Festival in the USA. Located on the beautiful Emerald Coast of Fort Walton Beach/Destin Florida, the festival offers a garland of exqusite sights and sounds.
Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show and Music Festival Pama City Beach FL April25-27 The show will be more exciting than ever. Great food and merchandise vendors, music and the greatest breed of horse, the Tennessee Walking horses stepping high performing for you.
Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle FL April26-27 The festival offers regional arts and crafts, music, family friendly attractions and local culinary treats. Expect the unexpected! You won't be disappointed!
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