Morehouse Parish Library, serving an area of 31,000 residents, has a collection of 63,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 880 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 780 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 11 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 5 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $39,000. Patrons make 84,000 visits annually, and check out materials 120,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
524 East Madison Street, Bastrop Louisiana 71220
Telephone
318-281-3696
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Lake Providence) East Carroll Parish Library
(Ruston) Lincoln Parish Library
(Tallulah) Madison Parish Library
(Monroe) Ouachita Parish Library
(Monroe) Ouachita Parish Public Library
(Rayville) Richland Parish Library
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06/09 Coming to The Bastrop 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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