Tyler Public Library, serving an area of 84,000 residents, has a collection of 176,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 9,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 30 employees, of whom 5 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $140,000. Patrons make 120,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Twenty-seven percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
201 S College Ave, Tyler Texas 75702
Telephone
903-593-7323
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Hawkins) Allen Memorial Public Library
(Grand Saline) Grand Saline Public Library
(Athens) Henderson County/Clint Murchison Library
(Kilgore) Kilgore Public Library
(Gladewater) Lee Public Library
(Lindale) Lindale Library
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06/09 Coming to The Tyler 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.
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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