Guilderland Public Library, serving an area of 33,000 residents, has a collection of 110,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 12,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 31 employees, of whom 13 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $280,000. Patrons make 300,000 visits annually, and check out materials 460,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2228 Western Avenue, Guilderland New York 12084
Telephone
518-456-2400
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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06/08 Coming to The Guilderland 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.
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.
Strawberry Park Bluegrass Festival Preston CT May30-June2 Strawberry Park is a 160 acre campground nestled in the heart of southeastern Connecticut, in a region of lakes, streams and ocean beaches, conveniently located near all the major points of interest.
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