Stevens County Library Distrist, serving an area of 32,000 residents, has a collection of 20,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 15 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $176,000. Patrons make 30,000 visits annually, and check out materials 120,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 4000 Cedar St., Loon Lake Washington 99148 Telephone 509-233-9621

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham continuing thru December 4 Fall Wreath and Barrel Tasting Wenatchee November 27 thru November 29

Other upcoming events include: Christmas in the Gorge 2009 Stevenson December 4 thru December 6 Lake Chelan Winterfest: Fire & Ice Chelan January 15 thru January 18 Christmas at the Fort Vancouver December 12 The Harlem Globetrotters Kennewick February 21 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 4 thru December 6