Calhoun County Library, serving an area of 15,400 residents, has a collection of 27,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 88 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 63 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $29,000. Patrons make 15,400 visits annually, and check out materials 30,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
208 Harry C. Raysor Drive N, St. Matthews South Carolina 29135
Telephone
803-874-3389
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Aiken) Abbe Regional Library System
(Aiken) Aiken Regional Library
(Moncks Corner) Berkeley County Library
(St George) Dorchester County Library
(St. George) Dorchester County Library
(Lexington) Lexington County Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The St. Matthews area
Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia GA April18-21 Cooking School, Miss and Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageants, Onion Maze, Onion Cook-off, Tasting Competition, The Onion Run, parades, carnival, rodeo, street dance, onion shootgun shoot, as well as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration.
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
Effingham Oktoberfest Effingham GA September27-28 The Effingham Oktoberfest is supported and organized by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. The Festival is free and open to the public and parking shuttles run continuously.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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