Hillsboro Public Library, serving an area of 4,400 residents, has a collection of 21,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 220 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 340 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $11,500. Patrons make 18,000 visits annually, and check out materials 29,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
214 School Street, Hillsboro Illinois 62049
Telephone
217-532-3055
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Altamont) Altamont Public Library
(Auburn) Auburn Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Bunker Hill) Bunker Hill Public Library
(Carlinville) Carlinville Public Library
(Pana) Carnegie-Schuyler Library
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06/09 Coming to The Hillsboro 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.
Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Canton IL June1-2 This inaugural fine arts festival will feature original art from the best of our Midwest artists. Come to view and to purchase excellent art pieces in a variety of categories: Painting / Drawing, Jewelry, Clay / Ceramic, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Woven Textiles, and Wood.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
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.
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