Newport-Vermillion County Library, serving an area of 7,200 residents, has a collection of 38,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 420 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,980 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $17,600. Patrons make 4,800 visits annually, and check out materials 22,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
385 E Market St, Newport Indiana 47631
Telephone
765-492-3555
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arcola) Arcola Public Library
(Brazil) Brazil Public Library
(Champaign) Champaign Library & Information Center
(Champaign) Champaign Public Library
(Charleston) Charleston Carnegie Public Library
(Covington) Covington-Veedersburg Public Library
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04/04 Coming to The Newport area
Earth Day Indiana Festival Indianapolis IN April27 On the final Saturday of every April, thousands of Hoosiers head to downtown Indianapolis to attend one of the nation's largest Earth Day festivals. The Earth Day Indiana Festival combines 140 environmental and conservation exhibits with live music, special activities for kids and good food.
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Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
Mentone Egg Festival Mentone IN May30-June1 The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade in the downtown area, a play area for kids, and a huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and crafters line the main street in our downtown.
Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival Franklin IN May31-June1 A celebration of all the fiberarts! You'll find plenty of fabulous natural fibers from the vendors at Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival.
Vintage Indiana Wine and Food Festival Indianapolis IN June1 The popular one-day event is expected to draw over 10,000 people. Vintage will again feature samples of over 200 hundred award-winning Indiana wines as well as wine available for purchase. Food selections from some of Indiana's top chefs and restaurants will be available on site. Live music and cooking demonstrations will be offered throughout the day.
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