Sequoyah Regional Library System, serving an area of 168,000 residents, has a collection of 260,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 7,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,540 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 69 employees, of whom 6 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $280,000. Patrons make 840,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,150,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton Georgia 30114
Telephone
770-479-3090
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Atlanta) Atlanta Fulton Public Library System
(Atlanta) Atlanta Fulton Public Library System
(Cartersville) Bartow County Library System
(Summerville) Chattooga County Library System
(LaFayette) Cherokee Regional Library System
(Cumming) Forsyth County Public Library System
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04/18 Coming to The Canton area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
Celebrate Clayton Clayton GA April27-28 Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
Indie South Fair Athens GA May4 The event includes musical performances, DJs, food carts, workshops, kids' crafting and a vintage market.
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