Highland County Public Library, serving an area of 2,500 residents, has a collection of 12,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 750 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $18,000. Patrons make 14,000 visits annually, and check out materials 27,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
10 Water Street, Monterey Virginia 24465
Telephone
540-468-2373
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(Helvetia) Helvetia Public Library
(Harrisonburg) Massanutten Regional Library
(Franklin) Pendleton County Public Library
(Harrisonburg) Rockingham Public Library
(Edinburg) Shenandoah County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Monterey area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
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.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
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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