Abbie Greenleaf Library, serving an area of 920 residents in Grafton County, has a collection of 21,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,380 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 630 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,400. Patrons make 8,800 visits annually, and check out materials 22,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
439 Main Street, Po Box 787, Franconia New Hampshire 03580
Telephone
603-823-8424
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Franconia) Abbie Greenleaf Library
(Barre) Aldrich Public Library
(Wells River) Baldwin Memorial Library
(Bartlett) Bartlett Public Library
(Gaysville) Belcher Memorial Library
(Berlin) Berlin Public Library
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04/03 Coming to The Franconia area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
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