Jonesboro Public Library, serving an area of 1,890 residents, has a collection of 6,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 46 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 250 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,300. Patrons make 1,470 visits annually, and check out materials 3,300 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
412 South Main, Jonesboro Illinois 62952
Telephone
618-833-8121
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bardwell) Ballard Carlisle Livingston Library Sy
(Marble Hill) Bollinger County Library
(Cairo) Cairo Public Library
(Cape Girardeau) Cape Girardeau Public Library
(Cape Girardeau) Cape Girardeau Public Library
(Carbondale) Carbondale Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Jonesboro 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
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.
Bluegrass in the Park Music and Folklife Festival Henderson KY August8-10 Invite all your friends and family. There will be something for everyone.
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