Elkins-Randolph Public Library, serving an area of 13,200 residents, has a collection of 36,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 780 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. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $16,100. Patrons make 52,000 visits annually, and check out materials 96,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
416 Davis Av., Elkins West Virginia 26241
Telephone
304-637-0287
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport Public Library
(West Union) Doddridge County Public Library
(Elkins) Elkins-Randolph Public Library
(Parsons) Five Rivers Public Library
(Moorefield) Hardy County Public Library
(Weston) Louis Bennett Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Elkins area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
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