Cowen Public Library, serving an area of 5,000 residents, has a collection of 18,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials60 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 $2,500. Patrons make 80,000 visits annually, and check out materials 100,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
P.O. Box 187, Mill St., Cowen West Virginia 26206
Telephone
304-226-5332
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cowen) Cowen Public Library
(Helvetia) Helvetia Public Library
(Spencer) Roane County Public Library
(Mill Creek) Tygart Valley Public Library
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12/05 Coming to The Cowen 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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