Nantucket Atheneum, serving an area of 9,600 residents, has a collection of 37,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 14 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 17,600 visits annually, and check out materials 92,000 times. Forty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1 India Street, Nantucket Massachusetts 02554
Telephone
508-228-1110
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Aquinnah) Aquinnah Public Library
(Brewster) Brewster Ladies' Library Association
(West Harwich) Chase Library Association, Inc
(Dartmouth) Dartmouth Public Libraries
(Chatham) Eldredge Public Library
(Falmouth) Falmouth Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Nantucket area
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.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Nantucket Wine Festival Nantucket MA May15-19 Located on the island of Nantucket, 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, we bring you this boutique experience of world class wines and food.
Strawberry Park Bluegrass Festival Preston CT May30-June2 Strawberry Park is a 160 acre campground nestled in the heart of southeastern Connecticut, in a region of lakes, streams and ocean beaches, conveniently located near all the major points of interest.
Nantucket Yoga Festival Nantucket MA July12-14 The Nantucket Yoga Festival is a community-oriented gathering that brings together world-class yoga instructors and healthy-living experts.
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