Roanoke City Public Library, serving an area of 96,000 residents, has a collection of 330,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 13,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 7,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 46 employees, of whom 14 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 6 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $350,000. Patrons make 420,000 visits annually, and check out materials 340,000 times. Twenty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke Virginia 24016
Telephone
540-853-2473
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Roanoke) Botetourt County Library
(Rustburg) Campbell County Public Library
(Narrows) Iris Brammer Library
(Lynchburg) Lynchburg Public Library
(Pearisburg) Pearisburg Public Library
(Peterstown) Peterstown Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Roanoke 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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