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Nelson County Public Library, serving an area of 37,000 residents, has a collection of 52,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,260 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,150 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 11 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 96,000 visits annually, and check out materials 110,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 90 Court Square, Bardstown Kentucky 40004 Telephone 502-348-3714

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Lawrenceburg) Anderson County Public Library
(Danville) Boyle County Public Library
(Hardinsburg) Breckinridge County Public Library
(Shepherdsville) Bullitt County Public Library District
(Liberty) Casey County Public Library
(Lancaster) Garrard County Public Library

04/11 Coming to The Bardstown area
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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.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.