Spokane County Library

Spokane County Library, serving an area of 230,000 residents, has a collection of 420,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 22,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 16,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 105 employees, of whom 22 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises10 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $780,000. Patrons make 880,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,100,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 4322 N Argonne Rd, Spokane Washington 99212 Telephone 509-924-4122

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: TideFest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6 Harvest Wine Tour Clark County November 27 thru November 29 Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 13 thru February 15 Wine & Cheese - Wine Education Series at Central Washington University Ellensburg February 5

Other upcoming events include: Scrooge: The Musical Port Townsend November 27 thru December 20 Harvest Wine Tour Clark County November 27 thru November 29 WinterHop BrewFest Ellensburg January 16 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Gig Harbor Uptown HoHo Holidays Gig Harbor December 10