Southeastern Library System Of Okla, serving an area of 168,000 residents, has a collection of 290,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 12,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 11,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 58 employees, of whom 2 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 15 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $390,000. Patrons make 960,000 visits annually, and check out materials 880,000 times. Twenty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
401 N 2nd, Mcalester Oklahoma 74501
Telephone
918-426-0456
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Ada) Ada - Hugh Warren Memorial Library
(Holdenville) Holdenville Grace Pickens Public Library
(Konawa) Kennedy Library Of Konawa
(Okemah) Okemah Public Library
(Seminole) Seminole Public Library
(Mcalester) Southeastern Library System Of Okla
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06/08 Coming to The Mcalester area
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival West Newton PA August24-September29 Jousters will compete in the Jousting Arena, while the smallest of the kingdom can enjoy their time in the New Children's Realm. Also a Pirate’s Pub and a New upscale Crafts Marketplace. Weekends only.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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