Gillespie Public Library, serving an area of 3,400 residents, has a collection of 19,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 126 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,100 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 $6,000. Patrons make 16,800 visits annually, and check out materials 14,700 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
210 West Chestnut, Gillespie Illinois 62033
Telephone
217-839-3614
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Auburn) Auburn Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Salem) Bryan-Bennett Library
(Carrollton) Carrollton Public Library
(Collinsville) Collinsville Memorial Public Library
(Cowden) Dry Point Township Library
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01/10 Coming to The Gillespie area
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.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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