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Union County Library System, serving an area of 24,000 residents, has a collection of 60,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 780 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,320 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 13 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $36,000. Patrons make 54,000 visits annually, and check out materials 80,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 219 King Street, New Albany Mississippi 38652 Telephone 662-534-1991

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Pontotoc) Dixie Regional Library System
(Hernando) First Regional Library
(Hernando) First Regional Library
(Tupelo) Lee-Itawamba Library System
(Holly Springs) Marshall County Library
(Corinth) Northeast Regional Library

06/09 Coming to The New Albany 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.