Dayton & Montgomery County Library, serving an area of 460,000 residents, has a collection of 1,890,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 180,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 100,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 350 employees, of whom 75 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 21 branch libraries, plus 3 bookmobiles. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $4,200,000. Patrons make 2,800,000 visits annually, and check out materials 6,900,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
215 E. Third St., Dayton Ohio 45402
Telephone
937-227-9500
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cambridge City) Cambridge City Public Library
(Springfield) Clark County Public Library
(Dayton) Dayton & Montgomery County Library
(Connersville) Fayette County Public Library
(Piqua) Flesh Public Library
(Xenia) Greene County District Library
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04/17 Coming to The Dayton area
Earth Day Indiana Festival Indianapolis IN April27 On the final Saturday of every April, thousands of Hoosiers head to downtown Indianapolis to attend one of the nation's largest Earth Day festivals. The Earth Day Indiana Festival combines 140 environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids and good food.
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.
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Mentone Egg Festival Mentone IN May30-June1 The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, a play area for kids, and a huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and crafters line the main street in our downtown.
Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival Franklin IN May31-June1 A celebration of all the fiberarts! You'll find plenty of fabulous natural fibers from the vendors at Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival.
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