Roane County Public Library, serving an area of 15,400 residents, has a collection of 46,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 750 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $22,000. Patrons make 42,000 visits annually, and check out materials 140,000 times. Seventeen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
110 Parking Plaza, Spencer West Virginia 25276
Telephone
304-927-1130
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Grantsville) Calhoun County Public Library
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(West Union) Doddridge County Public Library
(Elizabeth) Dora B Woodyard Public Library
(Gallipolis) Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library
(Gallipolis) Gallia County District Library
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12/05 Coming to The Spencer 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.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
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