Castine - Witherle Memorial Library, serving an area of 1,320 residents, has a collection of 14,700 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,000. Patrons make 13,800 visits annually, and check out materials 19,800 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1 School Street, Castine Maine 04421
Telephone
207-326-4375
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Addison) Addison - Mayhew Library Assn
(Augusta) Augusta - Lithgow Public Library
(Bangor) Bangor Public Library
(Bangor) Bangor Public Library
(Bar Harbor) Bar Harbor - Jesup Memorial Library
(Belfast) Belfast Free Library
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06/08 Coming to The Castine area
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival Portsmouth NH May25 This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.
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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