Granite City Public Library District, serving an area of 37,000 residents, has a collection of 132,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 25 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $115,000. Patrons make 132,000 visits annually, and check out materials 280,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City Illinois 62040
Telephone
618-452-6238
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Belleville) Belleville Public Library
(Breese) Breese Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Bunker Hill) Bunker Hill Public Library
(Cahokia) Cahokia Public Library
(Centreville) Centreville Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Granite City area
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.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Gathering of the Juggalos Cave-In-Rock IL August7-11 The Gathering of the Juggalos is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. It is not simply a show, a concert, a music festival, or anything of that nature. It is an EXPERIENCE. The Gathering of the Juggalos features the entire roster of Psychopathic Records plus over one hundred bands and rappers performing on multiple stages throughout the entire event.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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