Hardin County Public Library, serving an area of 96,000 residents, has a collection of 75,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 12 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $126,000. Patrons make 63,000 visits annually, and check out materials 189,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
201 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown Kentucky 42701
Telephone
270-769-6637
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Lawrenceburg) Anderson County Public Library
(Shepherdsville) Bullitt County Public Library District
(Hawesville) Hancock County Public Library
(Elizabethtown) Hardin County Public Library
(Tell City) Tell City-Perry County Public Library
(Springfield) Washington County Public Library
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04/19 Coming to The Elizabethtown area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
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