Charles W Gibson Public Library, serving an area of 6,000 residents, has a collection of 26,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 31 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,800. Patrons make 15,400 visits annually, and check out materials 32,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
105 E. Main St., Buckhannon West Virginia 26201
Telephone
304-472-2339
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(Grantsville) Calhoun County Public Library
(Clarksburg) Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library
(West Union) Doddridge County Public Library
(Elkins) Elkins-Randolph Public Library
(Parsons) Five Rivers Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Buckhannon 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.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
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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