Franklin County Public Library, serving an area of 48,000 residents, has a collection of 84,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,980 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 9 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $138,000. Patrons make 100,000 visits annually, and check out materials 160,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
120 East Court Street, Rocky Mount Virginia 24151
Telephone
540-483-3098
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Martinsville) Blue Ridge Regional Library
(Martinsville) Blue Ridge Regional Library
(Roanoke) Botetourt County Library
(Rustburg) Campbell County Public Library
(Danville) Danville Public Library
(Danville) Danville Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Rocky Mount area
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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