Polk County Library Cooperative, serving an area of 500,000 residents, has a collection of 630,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 18,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 12,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 115 employees, of whom 20 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises16 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,600,000. Patrons make 1,260,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,680,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2150 S. Broadway Avenue, Bartow Florida 33830
Telephone
863-519-7958
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Sebring) Heartland Library Cooperative
(Tampa) Hillsborough County Library Cooperativ
(Bradenton Beach) Manatee County Public Library System
(Palm Harbor) Palm Harbor Public Library
(Bartow) Polk County Library Cooperative
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01/09 Coming to The Bartow area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Delray Beach Affair Delray Beach FL April5-7 The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal to NW 2nd Avenue and two city parks. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its ‘eclectic’ mixture of fine art, great crafts and funky products from around the world.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Peace River Celtic Festival Punta Gorda FL April10 Our Festival is perpetually dedicated to the memory of David Parker, member of Elks Lodge 2606 and the founder of the Peace River Celtic Festival. David loved Celtic music, laughter, good friendship and good times! If you cherish these things as well, you'll want to be part of this special event!
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
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