East Mississippi Regional Library, serving an area of 37,000 residents, has a collection of 80,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 16 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 7 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $42,000. Patrons make 52,000 visits annually, and check out materials 75,000 times. Twenty-two percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
116 Water Street, Quitman Mississippi 39355
Telephone
601-776-3881
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Butler) Choctaw County Public Library
(Demopolis) Demopolis Public Library
(Quitman) East Mississippi Regional Library
(York) Hightower Memorial Library
(Laurel) Laurel-Jones County Library
(Laurel) Laurel-Jones County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Quitman 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!
Mountain Brook Spring Art Show Mountain Brook AL April20 Up to one hundred local member artists
will display original artwork for sale in an outdoor setting in quaint Mountain
Brook near Crestline Village. Artwork available will range in size from minis to
extra large canvases and all price ranges. Jazz band will be featured and food
will be available at field.
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Car Show Birmingham AL October11-13 Triumph Dealers of North America display,
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Merchandise Trailer featuring event TShirts, Pins, and Posters,
Official Barber Vintage Festival event merchandise,
Southern Vintage Fire Apparatus Association display, and
Concessions
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.
Alabama Blueberry Festival Brewton AL January1 Original Arts& Crafts,
Antique/Classic Car Show,
Motorcycle Show & Rally,
Children's Section (including shuttle train, waterslide, inflatables, obstacle course, petting zoo, face painting),
Live All-Day Entertainment,
Strolling Magician,
Ronald McDonald,
Fresh Blueberries & Blueberry Bushes for sale,
Festival Cookbooks,
Festival T-shirts & canvas tote bags,
Blueberry Ice Cream,
Food Court: funnel cakes, shaved ice, hamburgers, sausage dogs, BBQ, roasted corn, kettle popcorn, boiled & roasted peanuts.
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