Desoto Parish Library, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 92,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,890 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,980 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 3 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $88,000. Patrons make 63,000 visits annually, and check out materials 126,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
109 Crosby Street, Mansfield Louisiana 71052
Telephone
318-872-6100
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bossier City) Bossier Central Library
(Bossier City) Bossier Parish Library
(Center) Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
(Nacogdoches) Nacogdoches Public Library
(Natchitoches) Natchitoches Library
(Many) Sabine Parish Library
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06/15 Coming to The Mansfield area
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.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
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