Raleigh County Public Library, serving an area of 78,000 residents, has a collection of 189,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 32 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries, plus 2 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $176,000. Patrons make 220,000 visits annually, and check out materials 420,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
221 N. Kanawha St., Beckley West Virginia 25801
Telephone
304-255-0511
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Chapmanville) Chapmanville Public Library
(Narrows) Iris Brammer Library
(Logan) Logan Area Public Library
(Welch) Mcdowell County Public Library
(Pearisburg) Pearisburg Public Library
(Peterstown) Peterstown Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Beckley area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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