Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, serving an area of 96,000 residents, has a collection of 154,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,800 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 30 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $340,000. Patrons make 310,000 visits annually, and check out materials 500,000 times. Forty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
125 Sheltman Street, Christiansburg Virginia 24073
Telephone
540-382-6965
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Martinsville) Blue Ridge Regional Library
(Martinsville) Blue Ridge Regional Library
(Roanoke) Botetourt County Library
(Bluefield) Craft Memorial Public Library
(Narrows) Iris Brammer Library
(Pearisburg) Pearisburg Public Library
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06/10 Coming to The Christiansburg 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.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
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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