Crittenden County Public Library, serving an area of 9,200 residents, has a collection of 39,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 880 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 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $18,900. Patrons make 16,800 visits annually, and check out materials 36,000 times. Forty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
204 West Carlisle, Marion Kentucky 42064
Telephone
270-965-3354
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Marion) Crittenden County Public Library
(Owensboro) Daviess County Public Library
(Eldorado) Eldorado Public Library
(Princeton) George Coon Public Library
(Golconda) Golconda Public Library
(Harrisburg) Harrisburg Public Library
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12/05 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.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Mt. Juliet TN May11 Visitors will stroll from tent to tent sipping the rich heritage of Tennessee vines, savoring gourmet specialty foods, shopping for handcrafted items from local artisans, enjoying music, and attending wine & food experience seminars.
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.
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