Bangor Public Library, serving an area of 31,000 residents, has a collection of 460,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,470 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,260 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 32 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $280,000. Patrons make 390,000 visits annually, and check out materials 480,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
145 Harlow Street, Bangor Maine 04401
Telephone
207-947-8336
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Addison) Addison - Mayhew Library Assn
(Bangor) Bangor Public Library
(Bar Harbor) Bar Harbor - Jesup Memorial Library
(Belfast) Belfast Free Library
(Brewer) Brewer Public Library
(Brooksville) Brooksville Free Public Library
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02/21 Coming to The Bangor area
Acadia Birding Festival Bar Harbor ME May30-June2 Celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues.
Maine Yoga Festival Portland ME July13-14 Maine YogaFest is a premiere wellness event for the Maine community to come together, celebrate the healing powers of yoga and encourage a healthy, peaceful and compassionate way of living
Bates Dance Festival Lewiston ME June28-August10 Bates Dance Festival brings together an international community of choreographers, performers, educators and students in a cooperative community to study, perform and create new work. It enables artists, students and audiences to share their knowledge and inspiration through workshops, jams, discussions, informal showings and performances.
Great Falls Yoga Festival Lewiston ME September28 Great Falls Yoga Festival is a community event celebrating and highlighting the talents of local, state and regional yoga teachers, healers, and artists.
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