Navajo County Library District, serving an area of 92,000 residents, has a collection of 176,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 4,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 24 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises8 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $154,000. Patrons make 168,000 visits annually, and check out materials 260,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
155 West Buffalo Street, Holbrook Arizona 86025
Telephone
928-524-4745
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(St. Johns) Apache County Library District
(Holbrook) Navajo County Library District
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01/11 Coming to The Holbrook area
National Festival of the West Scottsdale AZ March21-24 Nation Festival of the West is the country's largest celebration of the Old West and the American Cowboy.
Arizona Renaissance Festival Apache Junction AZ March30-31 In addition to village street and pathway events, the Festival has twelve stages of ongoing shows performing every half-hour. From the daily opening ceremony to the closing cannon shot, every Festival minute and every Festival acre is filled with mirth, merriment and marketplace exhibitions.
10th Annual Polish Festival Phoenix AZ April13-14 Authentic Polish food, beef, raffle, live entertainment, fun activities for kids.
St. George Feast of the Middle East Phoenix AZ October4-6 Enjoy Kibbee,(Ground Meat and Burghul Mixture)that is virtually the national dish of any Middle Eastern country, very lean beef or lamb are finely ground and mixed with cracked wheat and spices, then baked in olive oil. Also Shish Kabobs and Chicken Shawarma. Watch the St George Dancers.
Arizona Exposition & State Fair Phoenix AZ October11-November3 The Arizona Expo and State Fair is held every year. Events include the All-Indian Rodeo, motorized events, animal displays and competition, cooking contests, youth activities, and competitive entries. There is also an annual concert schedule that is announced prior to the fair. Exhibition buildings and grounds include the Agriculture Center, Arizona Plaza Building, Avenue of Flags, Cattle Barns, Exhibit Building, Grandstand-Arena, Hacienda Home Arts Center, Wesley Bolin Building, and the Party Gras.
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