Crab Orchard Public Library District, serving an area of 6,300 residents, has a collection of 16,800 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 420 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 270 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 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 $10,500. Patrons make 11,000 visits annually, and check out materials 18,900 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
19229 Bailey St., Marion Illinois 62959
Telephone
618-982-2141
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Mount Vernon) Alexandrian Public Library
(Cape Girardeau) Cape Girardeau Public Library
(Cape Girardeau) Cape Girardeau Public Library
(Carbondale) Carbondale Public Library
(Carmi) Carmi Public Library
(Marion) Crittenden County Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Marion area
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
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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