Madison County Library, serving an area of 13,200 residents, has a collection of 30,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 370 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 2 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $8,000. Patrons make 10,000 visits annually, and check out materials 18,900 times. Nineteen percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
605 S May St, Madisonville Texas 77864
Telephone
936-348-6118
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bryan) Bryan Public Library System
(Bryan) Bryan/College Station Library System
(Coldspring) Coldspring Area Public Library
(Huntsville) Huntsville Public Library
(Crockett) J.H. Wootters Crockett Public Library
(Madisonville) Madison County Library
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06/08 Coming to The Madisonville area
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
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.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.
Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend,
Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments,
Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run,
Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
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