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Greater Poughkeepsie Library District, serving an area of 72,000 residents, has a collection of 168,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 42 employees, of whom 15 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $400,000. Patrons make 280,000 visits annually, and check out materials 390,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie New York 12601 Telephone 845-485-3445

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Warwick) Albert Wisner Public Library
(Amenia) Amenia Free Library
(Winchester) Beardsley & Memorial Library
(Fishkill) Blodgett Library District Of Fishkill
(Brewster) Brewster Public Library
(Bristol) Bristol Public Library

06/09 Coming to The Poughkeepsie area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Cummington MA May25-26 All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors.