Vigo County Public Library, serving an area of 105,000 residents, has a collection of 240,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 13,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 18,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 88 employees, of whom 14 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $690,000. Patrons make 920,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,050,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1 Library Sq, Terre Haute Indiana 46991
Telephone
812-232-1113
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arcola) Arcola Public Library
(Brazil) Brazil Public Library
(Charleston) Charleston Carnegie Public Library
(Greenup) Greenup Township Carnegie Library
(Linton) Margaret Cooper Public Library
(Bloomington) Monroe County Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Terre Haute 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.
Kentucky Reggae Festival Louisville KY May25-27 Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in the Louisville area during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market.
Abbey Road on the River Louisville KY May23-27 Attracting over 30,000 attendants to Louisville's Belvedere, Abbey Road on the River is the largest Beatles festival in the United States.
Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival Franklin IN May31-June1 A celebration of all the fiberarts! You'll find plenty of fabulous natural fibers from the vendors at Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival.
Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival Indianapolis IN June1 The popular one-day event is expected to draw over 10,000 people. Vintage will again feature samples of over 200 hundred award-winning Indiana wines as well as wine available for purchase. Food selections from some of Indiana's top chefs and restaurants will be available on site. Live music and cooking demonstrations will be offered throughout the day.
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