Rutland Free Library, serving an area of 22,000 residents, has a collection of 84,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,890 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 12 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $105,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 161,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
10 Court St., Rutland Vermont 05701
Telephone
802-773-1860
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Gaysville) Belcher Memorial Library
(E. Corinth) Blake Memorial Library
(Bolton Landing) Bolton Free Library
(Brandon) Brandon Free Public Library
(Lake George) Caldwell-Lake George Library
(Proctorsville) Cavendish Fletcher Community Library
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02/21 Coming to The Rutland area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
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