Summers County Public Library, serving an area of 14,000 residents, has a collection of 17,600 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 480 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $21,000. Patrons make 29,000 visits annually, and check out materials 37,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
201 Temple St., Hinton West Virginia 25951
Telephone
304-466-4490
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Covington) Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
(Bluefield) Craft Memorial Public Library
(Narrows) Iris Brammer Library
(Welch) Mcdowell County Public Library
(Pearisburg) Pearisburg Public Library
(Peterstown) Peterstown Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Hinton 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.
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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