South Georgia Regional Library System, serving an area of 96,000 residents, has a collection of 176,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 23 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $189,000. Patrons make 380,000 visits annually, and check out materials 520,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive, Valdosta Georgia 31602
Telephone
229-333-0086
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Camilla) Desoto Trail Regional Library System
(Tallahassee) Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library
(Tallahassee) Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library
(Moultrie) Moultrie-Colquitt County Library System
(Waycross) Okefenokee Regional Library System
(Cairo) Roddenbery Memorial Library
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01/10 Coming to The Valdosta area
Azalea Festival Valdosta GA March9-10 Free admission to a festival drawing 20,000 people from all over the Southeast and beyond.
Springtime Tallahassee Tallahassee FL April6 The festival includes a lot of fun for families and friends, such as: the Grand Parade, Jubilee in the Park, Children's Park, and the entertainment stages throughout the Jubilee with local and national entertainment acts.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
The Levy County Fair Williston FL April11-14 The Levy County Fair is a non-profit endeavor permitted by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture as a sanctioned County Fair.
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