Meridian-Lauderdale County Library, serving an area of 75,000 residents, has a collection of 120,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,800 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 16 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $147,000. Patrons make 310,000 visits annually, and check out materials 250,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
2517 Seventh Street, Meridian Mississippi 39301
Telephone
601-693-6771
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Butler) Choctaw County Public Library
(Demopolis) Demopolis Public Library
(Quitman) East Mississippi Regional Library
(York) Hightower Memorial Library
(Eutaw) James C. Poole Jr. Memorial Library
(Union) Kemper-Newton Regional Library
|
02/21 Coming to The Meridian 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.
|
|