Adams County Library System, serving an area of 250,000 residents, has a collection of 300,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 8,800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,400 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 52 employees, of whom 8 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises6 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $370,000. Patrons make 460,000 visits annually, and check out materials 660,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
8992 N Washington, Thornton Colorado 80229
Telephone
303-288-2001
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Thornton) Adams County Library System
(Littleton) Arapahoe Library District
(Aurora) Aurora Public Library
(Berthoud) Berthoud Public Library
(Boulder) Boulder Public Library
(Boulder) Boulder Public Library
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01/09 Coming to The Thornton area
Denver Greek Festival Denver CO June14-17 Traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. There is plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts,
Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media,
Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
Lafayette Peach Festival Lafayette CO August17 500 fresh peach pies and individual servings of peach cobbler while supplies last, are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of the Main Stage near Lafayette Florist.
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