Schenectady County Public Library, serving an area of 147,000 residents, has a collection of 540,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 29,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 13,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 78 employees, of whom 30 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 9 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $540,000. Patrons make 920,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,050,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
99 Clinton Street, Schenectady New York 12305
Telephone
518-388-4500
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albany) Albany Public Library
(Albany) Albany Public Library
(Altamont) Altamont Free Library
(Bennington) Bennington Free Library
(Pittsfield) Berkshire Athenaeum
(Berlin) Berlin Free Town Library
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06/09 Coming to The Schenectady 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.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
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.
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.
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