Lexington County Public Library, serving an area of 220,000 residents, has a collection of 440,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 8,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 18,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 92 employees, of whom 20 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 8 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $750,000. Patrons make 920,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,800,000 times. Fifty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
5440 Augusta Road, Lexington South Carolina 29072
Telephone
803-808-2600
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Aiken) Abbe Regional Library System
(Greenwood) Abbeville Greenwood Regional Library
(Greenwood) Abbeville-Greenwood Regional Library
(Aiken) Aiken Regional Library
(Camden) Kershaw County Library
(Bishopville) Lee County Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Lexington area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
Impulse Music and Arts Festival Union Point GA June6-9 Impulse Festival will be 3 days of camping in the woods (fires allowed!), massive art installations,the loudest possible sound system and the most amazing light show! All ages are welcome to attend.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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