Pocahontas County Public Library, serving an area of 9,200 residents, has a collection of 69,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 520 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,700 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $17,600. Patrons make 88,000 visits annually, and check out materials 100,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
500 Eigth Avenue, Marlinton West Virginia 24954
Telephone
304-799-6000
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Covington) Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
(Clifton Forge) Clifton Forge Public Library
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(Helvetia) Helvetia Public Library
(Franklin) Pendleton County Public Library
(Lexington) Rockbridge Regional Library
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06/08 Coming to The Marlinton 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
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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