Springfield-Greene County Library District, serving an area of 240,000 residents, has a collection of 460,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 26,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 19,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 147 employees, of whom 15 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,200,000. Patrons make 1,470,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,500,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
4653 S Campbell, Springfield Missouri 65801
Telephone
417-874-8120
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Monett) Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
(Monett) Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
(Lamar) Barton County Library
(Ozark) Christian County Library
(Ava) Douglas County Public Library
(Bolivar) Polk County Library
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12/05 Coming to The Springfield area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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