Longview Public Library, serving an area of 92,000 residents, has a collection of 126,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 2,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 25 employees, of whom 4 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $168,000. Patrons make 176,000 visits annually, and check out materials 280,000 times. Twenty-one percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
222 W Cotton St, Longview Texas 75601
Telephone
903-237-1350
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Hawkins) Allen Memorial Public Library
(Winnsboro) Gilbreath Memorial Library
(Grand Saline) Grand Saline Public Library
(Kilgore) Kilgore Public Library
(Gladewater) Lee Public Library
(Lindale) Lindale Library
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06/08 Coming to The Longview area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Hope Watermelon Festival Hope AR August9-11 Watermelon Olympics, melon judging and auction, watermelon eating contest, seed spitting contest, melon toss, antique engine show, entertainment and SW Arkansas' largest arts and crafts show.
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