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Orange County Public Library, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 92,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 5,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 11 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $132,000. Patrons make 110,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Thirty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 146 Madison Road, Suite 101, Orange Virginia 22960 Telephone 540-672-3830

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Fredericksburg) Central Rappahannock Regional Library
(Culpeper) Culpeper County Library
(Charlottesville) Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library
(Fork Union) Fluvanna County Public Library
(Charlottesville) Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
(Charlottesville) Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

06/10 Coming to The Orange area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Maryland Faerie Festival Darlington MD May10-12 The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries in an atmosphere and with entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Annapolis MD June9 View the juried works of 200 of the regions’ best artists and craftsmen. Sample wines from over 25 Maryland wineries in our expanded wine pavilions. Purchase a bottle of wine and relax while listening to smooth jazz all day long.