Scenic Regional Library, serving an area of 115,000 residents, has a collection of 200,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 6 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $240,000. Patrons make 189,000 visits annually, and check out materials 400,000 times. Forty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
308 Hawthorne Drive, Union Missouri 63084
Telephone
636-583-3224
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cahokia) Cahokia Public Library
(East St. Louis) East St. Louis Public Library
(Festus) Festus Public Library
(Granite City) Granite City Public Library District
(Alton) Hayner Public Library District
(High Ridge) Jefferson County Library
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01/10 Coming to The Union 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.
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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