Smithville Public Library, serving an area of 15,400 residents, has a collection of 31,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 340 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 780 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 5 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and one branch library. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $7,800. Patrons make 25,000 visits annually, and check out materials 66,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
507 Main St, Smithville Texas 78957
Telephone
512-237-2707
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Austin) Austin Public Library
(Austin) Austin Public Library
(Bastrop) Bastrop Public Library
(Buda) Buda Public Library
(Lockhart) Dr. Eugene Clark Library
(Dripping Springs) Dripping Springs Community Library
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06/09 Coming to The Smithville area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
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.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
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.
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