Smith-Welch Memorial Library, serving an area of 13,200 residents, has a collection of 11,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 126 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 220 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 $10,500. Patrons make 14,700 visits annually, and check out materials 17,600 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
114 W 4th St, Hearne Texas 77859
Telephone
979-279-5191
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bryan) Bryan Public Library System
(Bryan) Bryan/College Station Library System
(Cameron) Cameron Public Library
(Belton) Lena Armstrong Public Library
(Rockdale) Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library
(Madisonville) Madison County Library
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06/09 Coming to The Hearne area
Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Glen Rose TX April4-6 Live entertainment in historic Oakdale Park.
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.
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
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