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Yakima Valley Regional Library

Yakima Valley Regional Library, serving an area of 220,000 residents, has a collection of 540,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 19,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 10,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 72 employees, of whom 9 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 18 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $750,000. Patrons make 480,000 visits annually, and check out materials 660,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 102 N Third St, Yakima Washington 98901 Telephone 509-452-8541

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Buena) Buena Library
(Ellensburg) Ellensburg Public Library
(Mabton) Mabton Library
(Naches) Nile Library
(Toppenish) Toppenish Library
(White Swan) White Swan Library

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04/10 Coming to The Yakima area
Seattle Japanese Cultural Festival Seattle WA April26-28 The festival features Japanese exhibits, performances, and demonstrations. Held at the Seattle Center in the Fisher Pavilion. The annual festival began in 1976 with a gift of 1,000 cherry trees to the city of Seattle from the Japanese government to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial.
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle WA May24-27 Music and dance performances, visual arts, folklore exhibits, hands-on children's activities, workshops, crafts, food, demonstrations, and more!
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
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