Lilly Library, serving an area of 8,000 residents, has a collection of 17,600 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,470 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $24,000. Patrons make 30,000 visits annually, and check out materials 84,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
19 Meadow St., Florence Massachusetts 01062
Telephone
413-587-1500
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Pomfret) Abington Social Library
(Amenia) Amenia Free Library
(Winchester) Beardsley & Memorial Library
(Pittsfield) Berkshire Athenaeum
(Berlin) Berlin Free Town Library
(Leverett) Bradford M. Field Memorial Library
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06/08 Coming to The Florence 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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