Gassaway Public Library, serving an area of 4,800 residents, has a collection of 17,600 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 138 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 480 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. 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 $2,600. Patrons make 8,800 visits annually, and check out materials 30,000 times. Ten percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
100 Birch St., Gassaway West Virginia 26624
Telephone
304-364-8292
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Grantsville) Calhoun County Public Library
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(Elizabeth) Dora B Woodyard Public Library
(Elkins) Elkins-Randolph Public Library
(Helvetia) Helvetia Public Library
(Charleston) Kanawha County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Gassaway 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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