Purchase Free Library, serving an area of 5,000 residents, has a collection of 11,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 440 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 780 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $28,000. Patrons make 12,600 visits annually, and check out materials 25,000 times. Twenty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
3093 Purchase Street, Purchase New York 10577
Telephone
914-948-0550
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Warwick) Albert Wisner Public Library
(Fairfield) Anthony Pio Costa Memorial Library
(Ardsley) Ardsley Public Library
(Baldwin) Baldwin Public Library
(Belleville) Belleville Library & Information Cente
(Bergenfield) Bergenfield Free Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Purchase 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!
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival Philadelphia PA May18-19 Bring the entire family to experience the Annual Procession of Saints, and to enjoy the Live Entertainment, Family Events, Crafts, Food, Food and more Food!
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