Jackson County Public Library, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 88,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 720 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,050 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 9 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $44,000. Patrons make 42,000 visits annually, and check out materials 126,000 times. Eleven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
208 N. Church St., Ripley West Virginia 25271
Telephone
304-372-5343
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Ashland) Boyd County Public Library
(Ironton) Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
(Huntington) Cabell County Public Library
(Huntington) Cabell County Public Library
(Grantsville) Calhoun County Public Library
(Washington Ch) Carnegie Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Ripley 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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