Poquoson Public Library, serving an area of 11,500 residents, has a collection of 40,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,300 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 10 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $115,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 198,000 times. Fifty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
500 City Hall Ave., Poquoson Virginia 23662
Telephone
757-868-3060
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Courtland) Blackwater Regional Library
(Chesapeake) Chesapeake Public Library
(Colonial Heights) Colonial Heights Public Library
(Richmond) County of Henrico Public Library
(Paulsboro) Gill Memorial Library
(Gloucester) Gloucester Library
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01/09 Coming to The Poquoson area
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Bethany Beach Seaside Craft Show Bethany Beach DE June1 This is a juried fine crafts event on the boardwalk.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
66th Annual Hard Crab Derby Crisfield MD August30-September1 Held at the Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking contest, Parade, Skiff Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Fresh Seafood
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
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