Library Of Nashville & Davidson Co, serving an area of 540,000 residents, has a collection of 1,380,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 60,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 29,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 360 employees, of whom 92 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 23 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,500,000. Patrons make 2,500,000 visits annually, and check out materials 3,200,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
615 Church Street, Nashville Tennessee 37219
Telephone
615-862-5760
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Woodbury) Adams Memorial Library
(Ashland City) Cheatham County Public Library
(Dickson) Dickson County Public Library
(Gallatin) Edward Carmack-Sumner County Library
(Portland) Elmer Hinton Memorial Public Library
(Hartsville) Fred A. Vaught Memorial Library
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02/21 Coming to The Nashville area
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville AL April26-28 Each spring in the heart of the Rocket City the arts are in full bloom at the Panoply Arts Festival.
Tennessee Strawberry Festival Dayton TN May4-11 The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
Annual Blueberry Festival Edmonton KY June14-15 Come join us for wholesome family fun! Games on the midway all day ! There will be local Kentucky crafters, home grown fresh blueberries, free face painting, free blueberry milk shakes, free kids games, free balloons, live entertainment, games, contests, prizes, food and snacks and so much more!
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