Rye Free Reading Room, serving an area of 14,700 residents, has a collection of 72,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,890 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 13 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $120,000. Patrons make 147,000 visits annually, and check out materials 250,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1061 Boston Post Road, Rye New York 10580
Telephone
914-967-0480
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Warwick) Albert Wisner Public Library
(Fairfield) Anthony Pio Costa Memorial Library
(Baldwin) Baldwin Public Library
(Bergenfield) Bergenfield Free Public Library
(Bloomfield) Bloomfield Public Library
(Brentwood) Brentwood Public Library
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04/19 Coming to The Rye area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival Philadelphia PA May18-19 Bring the entire family to experience the Annual Procession of Saints, and to enjoy the Live Entertainment, Family Events, Crafts, Food, Food and more Food!
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