New Madrid County Library, serving an area of 18,900 residents, has a collection of 69,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 260 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,260 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 8 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 6 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $44,000. Patrons make 58,000 visits annually, and check out materials 96,000 times. Fifteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
309 E. Main St., Portageville Missouri 63873
Telephone
573-379-3583
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bernie) Bernie Public Library
(Martin) C. E. Weldon Public Library
(Kennett) Dunklin County Library
(Kennett) Dunklin County Library
(Fulton) Fulton County Public Library
(Clinton) Hickman County Memorial Library
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12/05 Coming to The Portageville 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.
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.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
Gathering of the Juggalos Cave-In-Rock IL August7-11 The Gathering of the Juggalos is unlike anything you have ever experienced before. It is not simply a show, a concert, a music festival, or anything of that nature. It is an EXPERIENCE. The Gathering of the Juggalos features the entire roster of Psychopathic Records plus over one hundred bands and rappers performing on multiple stages throughout the entire event.
Hot August Blues Festival Hardin KY August23-24 Like we always say, if you've never been you don't know what you're missing. It's not about the music; it's not about the lake...it's all about having a good time!! Everything else is just a bonus! Bring your coolers (no glass bottles please), lawn chairs, sunscreen and ponchos, cause the festival is held rain or shine!
Arkansas Rice Festival Weiner AR October11-12 Observing the rich heritage of rice farming in Arkansas and celebrating harvest. See and old time rice threshing demonstration and the youth duck calling contest.
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