Rockbridge Regional Library, serving an area of 39,000 residents, has a collection of 160,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 23 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $160,000. Patrons make 220,000 visits annually, and check out materials 260,000 times. Forty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
138 S. Main Street, Lexington Virginia 24450
Telephone
540-463-4324
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Roanoke) Botetourt County Library
(Covington) Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
(Clifton Forge) Clifton Forge Public Library
(Charlottesville) Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library
(Appomattox) J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library
(Charlottesville) Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
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06/09 Coming to The Lexington 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.
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.
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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