Carbondale Public Library, serving an area of 21,000 residents, has a collection of 84,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,610 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 12 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $115,000. Patrons make 126,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Forty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
405 West Main, Carbondale Illinois 62901
Telephone
618-457-0354
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Marble Hill) Bollinger County Library
(Cape Girardeau) Cape Girardeau Public Library
(Cape Girardeau) Cape Girardeau Public Library
(Carbondale) Carbondale Public Library
(Ellis Grove) Central Public Library
(Chester) Chester Public Library
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03/21 Coming to The Carbondale area
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
Bluegrass in the Park Music and Folklife Festival Henderson KY August8-10 Invite all your friends and family. There will be something for everyone.
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