Broome County Public Library, serving an area of 200,000 residents, has a collection of 220,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 40 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $310,000. Patrons make 350,000 visits annually, and check out materials 520,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
185 Court Street, Binghamton New York 13901
Telephone
607-778-6400
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Troy) Allen F. Pierce Free Library
(Binghamton) Broome County Public Library
(Delhi) Cannon Free Library
(Owego) Coburn Free Library
(Cortland) Cortland Free Library
(Cortland) Cortland Free Library
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06/09 Coming to The Binghamton area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Mountain Jam Festival Hunter Mountain NY June6-9 Mountain Jam is a four-day, multi-stage event, featuring approximately 50 bands on 3 stages in one of the Northeast’s most pristine natural amphitheaters.
The Kutztown Festival Kutztown PA June29-July7 The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife festival in America. Share an Affordable Day of Family Fun with the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Mostly Mozart New York City NY June25-July18 Celebrating the works of Mozart and his contemporaries.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
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