Olney Public Library, serving an area of 8,800 residents, has a collection of 48,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,050 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,050 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 $35,000. Patrons make 46,000 visits annually, and check out materials 75,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
400 West Main Street, Olney Illinois 62450
Telephone
618-392-3711
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Altamont) Altamont Public Library
(Salem) Bryan-Bennett Library
(Mt. Vernon) C. E. Brehm Public Library
(Cowden) Dry Point Township Library
(Fairfield) Fairfield Public Library
(Flora) Flora Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Olney area
Earth Day Indiana Festival Indianapolis IN April27 On the final Saturday of every April, thousands of Hoosiers head to downtown Indianapolis to attend one of the nation's largest Earth Day festivals. The Earth Day Indiana Festival combines 140 environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids and good food.
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.
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