Flora Public Library, serving an area of 5,000 residents, has a collection of 35,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 750 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $22,000. Patrons make 46,000 visits annually, and check out materials 48,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
216 North Main Street, Flora Illinois 62839
Telephone
618-662-6553
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Altamont) Altamont Public Library
(Salem) Bryan-Bennett Library
(Mt. Vernon) C. E. Brehm Public Library
(Centralia) Centralia Regional Library District
(Centralia) Centralia Regional Library District
(Dahlgren) Dahlgren Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Flora area
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
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