Jourdanton Community Library, serving an area of 7,500 residents, has a collection of 25,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,540 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 380 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 $10,500. Patrons make 17,600 visits annually, and check out materials 21,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1101 Campbell Ave, Jourdanton Texas 78026
Telephone
830-769-3087
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cotulla) Alexander Memorial Library
(Castroville) Castroville Public Library
(Dilley) Dilley Public Library
(Devine) Driscoll Public Library
(Hondo) Hondo Public Library
(Karnes City) Karnes City Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Jourdanton area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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