Union Parish Library, serving an area of 23,000 residents, has a collection of 60,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 840 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 660 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 $16,800. Patrons make 56,000 visits annually, and check out materials 54,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
202 West Jackson Street, Farmerville Louisiana 71241
Telephone
318-368-9226
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arcadia) Bienville Parish Library
(Homer) Claiborne Parish Library
(Magnolia) Cloc Regional Library
(Ruston) Lincoln Parish Library
(Monroe) Ouachita Parish Library
(Monroe) Ouachita Parish Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Farmerville area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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