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Harrisburg Public Library

Harrisburg Public Library, serving an area of 13,800 residents, has a collection of 35,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 750 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 560 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 4 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $30,000. Patrons make 33,000 visits annually, and check out materials 37,000 times. Fifty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 101 East Church Street, Harrisburg Illinois 62946 Telephone 618-253-7455

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Carmi) Carmi Public Library
(Eldorado) Eldorado Public Library
(Evansville) Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
(Evansville) Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library
(Golconda) Golconda Public Library
(Grand Tower) Grand Tower Public Library

02/18 Coming to The Harrisburg 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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