Dixie Regional Library System, serving an area of 58,000 residents, has a collection of 120,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 14 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $60,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 189,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
111 North Main Street, Pontotoc Mississippi 38863
Telephone
662-489-3961
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Pontotoc) Dixie Regional Library System
(Grenada) Elizabeth Jones Library
(Tupelo) Lee-Itawamba Library System
(Vernon) Mary Wallace Cobb Memorial Library
(Sulligent) Sulligent Public Library
(Red Bay) Weatherford Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Pontotoc 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!
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
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.
Kentuck Festival of the Arts Northport AL October19-20 Nationally and internationally acclaimed folk artists,
270+ folk, visionary, and contemporary artists and expert craftspeople presenting their work to you,
free hands-on art-making for children in Kentuck for Kids and throughout the park,
interactive live demonstrations by expert craftspeople—basketmakers, blacksmiths, woodworkers, traditional potters, fiber and fabric artists, quilters, jewelers, and a glassblower,
live music and story-telling, food and fellowship.
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