Starkville-Oktibbeha County Library Sy, serving an area of 40,000 residents, has a collection of 63,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,260 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 690 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 18 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $84,000. Patrons make 189,000 visits annually, and check out materials 132,000 times. Thirty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
326 University Drive, Starkville Mississippi 39759
Telephone
662-323-2766
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Aliceville) Aliceville Public Library
(Carrollton) Carrollton Public Library
(Columbus) Columbus-Lowndes Public Library
(Columbus) Columbus-Lowndes Public Library
(Grenada) Elizabeth Jones Library
(Fayette) Fayette County Memorial Library
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06/09 Coming to The Starkville 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!
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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