Carrollton Public Library, serving an area of 2,600 residents, has a collection of 21,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 132 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 330 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $11,500. Patrons make 8,400 visits annually, and check out materials 18,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
509 S. Main, Carrollton Illinois 62016
Telephone
217-942-6715
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Auburn) Auburn Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Carrollton) Carrollton Public Library
(Chatham) Chatham Area Public Library
(Edwardsville) Edwardsville Public Library
(Gillespie) Gillespie Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Carrollton area
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
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.
Art on Main Fine Arts Festival Canton IL June1-2 This inaugural fine arts festival will feature original art from the best of our Midwest artists. Come to view and to purchase excellent art pieces in a variety of categories: Painting / Drawing, Jewelry, Clay / Ceramic, Photography, Glass, Sculpture, Woven Textiles, and Wood.
Farmington Strawberry Festival Farmington IA June14-16 Crafts, antiques, collectibles, games, and food booths are just a few of the things you will find lining the streets of the downtown area on these three days in June.
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