Fossil Public Library, serving an area of 480 residents, has a collection of 3,400 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 132 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 96 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,540. Patrons make 1,470 visits annually, and check out materials 2,400 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
Po Box 487, Fossil Oregon 97830
Telephone
541-763-2046
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Dufur) Dufur School/Community Library
(Condon) Gilliam County Library
(Madras) Jefferson County Library
(Moro) Sherman County Public/School Library
(Maupin) Southern Wasco County Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
|
|
06/08 Coming to The Fossil area
John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival Burns OR April11-14 Enjoy witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds, from waterfowl and songbirds to raptors and cranes.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
Huckleberry Festival Bingen WA September6-8 Music, parade, kids games, entertainment.
|
|