Anacortes, serving an area of 14,700 residents, has a collection of 56,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,300 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 16 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $75,000. Patrons make 300,000 visits annually, and check out materials 176,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1209 9th Street, Anacortes Washington 98221
Telephone
206-293-1910
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bellingham) Bellingham Public Library
(Bellingham) Bellingham Public Library
(Burlington) Burlington Library
(Burlington) Burlington Public Library
(Concrete) Concrete Public Library
(Port Hadlock) Jefferson County Rural Library District
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06/08 Coming to The Anacortes 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.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
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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