Newport News Public Library System, serving an area of 180,000 residents, has a collection of 420,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 10,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 84 employees, of whom 12 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises 4 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $580,000. Patrons make 690,000 visits annually, and check out materials 840,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices.
Location:
2400 Washington Ave., Newport News Virginia 23607
Telephone
757-926-8506
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Courtland) Blackwater Regional Library
(Chesapeake) Chesapeake Public Library
(Colonial Heights) Colonial Heights Public Library
(Paulsboro) Gill Memorial Library
(Gloucester) Gloucester Library
(Newport News) Newport News Public Library System
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04/17 Coming to The Newport News area
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
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.
66th Annual Hard Crab Derby Crisfield MD August30-September1 Held at the Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking contest, Parade, Skiff Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Fresh Seafood
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
St. Mary's County Oyster Fest Leonardtown MD October19-20 Oysters served up raw, scalded, grilled on the barbie, on bread, on the half shell, stewed, nude, cooked in savory sauces, in salads, even in desserts, just about every way imaginable and then some.
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