Bedford Public Library System, serving an area of 66,000 residents, has a collection of 176,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 34 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $147,000. Patrons make 160,000 visits annually, and check out materials 500,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
321 North Bridge Street, Bedford Virginia 24523
Telephone
540-586-8911
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Roanoke) Botetourt County Library
(Rustburg) Campbell County Public Library
(Covington) Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
(Charlotte C. H.) Charlotte County Library
(Clifton Forge) Clifton Forge Public Library
(Appomattox) J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library
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06/08 Coming to The Bedford area
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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