Library equipment and supplies are available for sale in Cartersville. A library is a place where books are available for borrowing. This can be either an independent institution, or attached to an academic institution such as schools, colleges or universities. Libraries also run a number of community programs for interesting children in books, adult literacy programs, and summer programs. Library equipment includes audio visual equipment of various kinds such as recorders, players, speakers, cameras and camcorders, bar coding equipment, book returning accessories, book carts, easels, office and security supplies. Furnishings can also be available, such as carpets, chairs, carrels, workstations, desks panel systems and tables. The kind of equipment needed can also be specific to the type of library, such as cheerful, bright colors at children's library, and more sombre tones for an adult general library. These equipment and supplies are manufactured by a number of companies under various brand names, and one or more of these are available in Cartersville. During sales, many of these may be available for substantial discounts.