Saint Charles City-County Library District, serving an area of 280,000 residents, has a collection of 720,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 38,000 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 160 employees, of whom 33 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 10 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,980,000. Patrons make 1,470,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,800,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
425 Spencer Road, St. Peters Missouri 63376
Telephone
636-441-2300
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Belleville) Belleville Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Bunker Hill) Bunker Hill Public Library
(Cahokia) Cahokia Public Library
(Carlinville) Carlinville Public Library
(Centreville) Centreville Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The St. Peters area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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