Cherokee Regional Library System, serving an area of 78,000 residents, has a collection of 147,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 15 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $80,000. Patrons make 160,000 visits annually, and check out materials 290,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
305 South Duke Street, Lafayette Georgia 30729
Telephone
706-638-2992
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albertville) Albertville Public Library
(South Pittsburg) Beene-Pearson Public Library
(Chattanooga) Chattanooga-Hamilton County Library
(Summerville) Chattooga County Library System
(LaFayette) Cherokee Regional Library System
(Cleveland) Cleveland Public Library
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06/10 Coming to The Lafayette area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
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