Quitman Public Library, serving an area of 2,000 residents, has a collection of 21,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 800 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,470 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 $10,000. Patrons make 13,200 visits annually, and check out materials 46,000 times. Ten percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
202 E Goode St, Quitman Texas 75783
Telephone
903-763-4191
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Hawkins) Allen Memorial Public Library
(Farmersville) Charles J. Rike Memorial Library
(Commerce) Commerce Public Library
(Daingerfield) Daingerfield Public Library
(Winnsboro) Gilbreath Memorial Library
(Grand Saline) Grand Saline Public Library
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06/09 Coming to The Quitman area
Fort Worth Show of Antiques and Art Fort Worth TX March8-9 Formerly the Dolly Johnson Antique Show, this is one of the oldest shows in Texas.
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.
Dallas Greek Food Festival Dallas TX September27-29 The Greek Food Festival supports Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's
ministries, community outreach, and youth programs.
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