Newton County Public Library, serving an area of 15,400 residents, has a collection of 12,600 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,320 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 690 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 4 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 $6,600. Patrons make 21,000 visits annually, and check out materials 16,800 times. Twenty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
212 High St, Newton Texas 75966
Telephone
409-379-8300
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Woodville) Allan Shivers Library & Museum
(Oberlin) Allen Parish Library
(Deridder) Beauregard Parish Library
(Hemphill) J.R. Huffman Public Library
(Jasper) Jasper Public Library
(Kirbyville) Kirbyville Public Library
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06/10 Coming to The Newton area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Breaux Bridge LA May3-5 The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world famous Cajun, Zydeco and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
Pepper Festival St Martinville LA September14-15 This annual festival, usually taking place on the third Sunday of October, celebrates the pepper industry in Louisiana. Benefits kids, and attractions include Cajun food, bands, and a Poker Run. One day only. Call or write for dates and times.
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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