Boston Public Library, serving an area of 580,000 residents, has a collection of 7,800,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 52,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 27,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 560 employees, of whom 176 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 27 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,000,000. Patrons make 2,600,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,500,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
700 Boylston Street, Boston Massachusetts 02116
Telephone
617-536-5400
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Public Library
(Marblehead) Abbot Public Library
(Pomfret) Abington Social Library
(Andover) Andover Public Library
(Ashland) Ashland Public Library
(Attleboro) Attleboro Public Library
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02/21 Coming to The Boston area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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