Hickory Public Library, serving an area of 37,000 residents, has a collection of 126,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 33 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $340,000. Patrons make 360,000 visits annually, and check out materials 460,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
375 3rd Street, Ne, Hickory North Carolina 28601
Telephone
828-304-0500
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Burnsville) Avery-Mitchell-Yancy Library
(Morganton) Burke County Public Library
(Morganton) Burke County Public Library
(Concord) Cabarrus County Public Library
(Lenoir) Caldwell County Public Library
(Newton) Catawba County Library
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06/08 Coming to The Hickory area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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