San Juan Island Library, serving an area of 6,900 residents, has a collection of 44,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 7 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $96,000. Patrons make 56,000 visits annually, and check out materials 132,000 times. Twenty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1010 Guard Street, Friday Harbor Washington 98250
Telephone
206-378-2798
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bellingham) Bellingham Public Library
(Bellingham) Bellingham Public Library
(Burlington) Burlington Library
(Burlington) Burlington Public Library
(Laconner) Laconner Regional Library
(Mount Vernon) Mount Vernon City Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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06/09 Coming to The Friday Harbor area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Berry Dairy Days Burlington WA June13-16 Fresh local strawberry shortcake, spectacular fireworks show, fabulous parades, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, entertainment stage with live music, nostalgic Berry Cool Car Show.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
Chief Seattle Days Suquamish WA August16-19 The Coastal Jam, a Pow Wow with competition dancing and drumming, a parade, Fun Runs, craft and food vendor booths, and the Chief Seatle Days Youth Royalty Pageant.
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