Rupert Public Library, serving an area of 4,200 residents, has a collection of 14,700 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 52 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 230 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 $3,400. Patrons make 6,900 visits annually, and check out materials 11,000 times. Eighteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
P.O. Box 578, 602 Nicholas St., Rupert West Virginia 25984
Telephone
304-392-6158
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Covington) Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
(Clifton Forge) Clifton Forge Public Library
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(Charleston) Kanawha County Library
(Charleston) Kanawha County Public Library
(Beckley) Raleigh County Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Rupert 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.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
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.
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