Ashley County Library, serving an area of 24,000 residents, has a collection of 88,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,890 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,100 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 7 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $54,000. Patrons make 69,000 visits annually, and check out materials 147,000 times. Sixteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
211 East Lincoln Street, Hamburg Arkansas 71646
Telephone
870-853-2078
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Lake Providence) East Carroll Parish Library
(Monticello) Southeast Arkansas Regional Library
(Greenville) Washington County Library System
(Oak Grove) West Carroll Parish Library
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06/09 Coming to The Hamburg area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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