Temple Public Library, serving an area of 54,000 residents, has a collection of 115,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 5,200 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,600 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 24 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $154,000. Patrons make 330,000 visits annually, and check out materials 460,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
100 W Adams Ave, Temple Texas 76501
Telephone
254-298-5556
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bryan) Bryan Public Library System
(Bryan) Bryan/College Station Library System
(Cameron) Cameron Public Library
(Copperas Cove) Copperas Cove Public Library
(Gatesville) Gatesville Public Library
(Georgetown) Georgetown Public Library
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06/08 Coming to The Temple area
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
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.
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.
Houston Italian Festival Houston TX October10-13 Fiesta Italiana! Bringing Italian culture to life.
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