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Centralia Regional Library District

Centralia Regional Library District, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 96,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 4,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 11 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $75,000. Patrons make 132,000 visits annually, and check out materials 210,000 times. Thirty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 515 E Broadway, Centralia Illinois 62801 Telephone 618-532-5222

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Salem) Bryan-Bennett Library
(Mt. Vernon) C. E. Brehm Public Library
(Carmi) Carmi Public Library
(Ellis Grove) Central Public Library
(Centralia) Centralia Regional Library District
(Collinsville) Collinsville Memorial Public Library

02/18 Coming to The Centralia area
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.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
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.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
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