Clay County Public Library, serving an area of 10,000 residents, has a collection of 18,900 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,610 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 380 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $7,800. Patrons make 18,000 visits annually, and check out materials 39,000 times. Twenty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
P.O. Box 60, Clay West Virginia 25043
Telephone
304-587-4254
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Grantsville) Calhoun County Public Library
(Chapmanville) Chapmanville Public Library
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(Helvetia) Helvetia Public Library
(Charleston) Kanawha County Library
(Charleston) Kanawha County Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Clay 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.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
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.
West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival Clarksburg WV August30-September1 A special children's area and stage has been added to entertain the smaller children during the entire Festival, from Happy the Clown to magicians and music.
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