Washington Public Library, serving an area of 12,600 residents, has a collection of 30,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 460 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 630 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $33,000. Patrons make 56,000 visits annually, and check out materials 120,000 times. Forty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
415 Jefferson Street, Washington Missouri 63090
Telephone
314-390-1070
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Cahokia) Cahokia Public Library
(Centreville) Centreville Public Library
(East St. Louis) East St. Louis Public Library
(Festus) Festus Public Library
(Granite City) Granite City Public Library District
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06/08 Coming to The Washington 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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