Newton Public Library, serving an area of 3,100 residents, has a collection of 17,600 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 154 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 66 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $7,800. Patrons make 11,500 visits annually, and check out materials 23,000 times. Thirty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
100 S. Van Buren, Newton Illinois 62448
Telephone
618-783-8141
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Altamont) Altamont Public Library
(Salem) Bryan-Bennett Library
(Pana) Carnegie-Schuyler Library
(Centralia) Centralia Regional Library District
(Centralia) Centralia Regional Library District
(Cowden) Dry Point Township Library
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06/10 Coming to The Newton area
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
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