Golconda Public Library, serving an area of 720 residents, has a collection of 18,900 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 48 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 132 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $6,000. Patrons make 3,500 visits annually, and check out materials 12,600 times. Thirteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
Main St. P.O. Box 523, Golconda Illinois 62938
Telephone
618-683-6531
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cairo) Cairo Public Library
(Eldorado) Eldorado Public Library
(Princeton) George Coon Public Library
(Golconda) Golconda Public Library
(Harrisburg) Harrisburg Public Library
(Marion) Marion Carnegie Library
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01/10 Coming to The Golconda area
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
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.
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