Peninsula Public Library, serving an area of 34,000 residents, has a collection of 138,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 29 employees, of whom 7 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $250,000. Patrons make 380,000 visits annually, and check out materials 330,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
280 Central Avenue, Lawrence New York 11559
Telephone
516-239-3262
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Fairfield) Anthony Pio Costa Memorial Library
(Ardsley) Ardsley Public Library
(Asbury Park) Asbury Park Free Public Library
(Baldwin) Baldwin Public Library
(Belleville) Belleville Library & Information Cente
(Bergenfield) Bergenfield Free Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Lawrence 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.
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
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.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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