Albany Public Library, serving an area of 42,000 residents, has a collection of 105,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 6,900 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 20 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $140,000. Patrons make 210,000 visits annually, and check out materials 500,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1390 Waverly Drive Se, Albany Oregon 97321
Telephone
541-917-7580
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Albany) Albany Public Library
(Amity) Amity Public Library
(Brownsville) Brownsville Community Library
(Corvallis) Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
(Corvallis) Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
(Dallas) Dallas Public Library
Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.
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04/24 Coming to The Albany area
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Rhododendron Days Florence OR May17-19 The annual celebration of the blooming of rhododendrons along the central Oregon Coast.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
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