North Olympic Library System, serving an area of 63,000 residents, has a collection of 230,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 19,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 11,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 48 employees, of whom 7 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $390,000. Patrons make 440,000 visits annually, and check out materials 800,000 times. Twenty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
2210 South Peabody Street, Port Angeles Washington 98362
Telephone
360-417-8505
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Port Hadlock) Jefferson County Rural Library District
(Laconner) Laconner Regional Library
(Port Angeles) North Olympic Library System
(Port Angeles) North Olympic Library System
(Port Townsend) Port Townsend Public Library
(Friday Harbor) San Juan Island 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.
|
|
06/09 Coming to The Port Angeles 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.
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival Hoquiam WA April26-28 Witness the migrating shorebirds at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and other birding hotspots in Grays Harbor County.
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.
|
|