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Blackmur Memorial Library, serving an area of 3,600 residents, has a collection of 13,200 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 330 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,050 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 3 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $2,100. Patrons make 5,400 visits annually, and check out materials 10,000 times. Sixteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 608 Blackmur Drive, Water Valley Mississippi 38965 Telephone 662-473-2444

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Clarksdale) Carnegie Public Library
(Pontotoc) Dixie Regional Library System
(Grenada) Elizabeth Jones Library
(Tupelo) Lee-Itawamba Library System
(Marks) Marks-Quitman County Library
(Helena) Phillips-Lee-Monroe Library System

06/09 Coming to The Water Valley 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.