Washington County Library System, serving an area of 161,000 residents, has a collection of 230,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 11,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 11,500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 63 employees, of whom 11 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises8 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $580,000. Patrons make 960,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,150,000 times. Twenty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
1080 West Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville Arkansas 72701
Telephone
479-442-6253
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bentonville) Bentonville Public Library
(Decatur) Decatur Public Library
(Langley) Langley Public Library
(Locust Grove) Locust Grove Public Library
(Fayetteville) Ozarks Regional Library
(Rogers) Rogers Public Library
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01/10 Coming to The Fayetteville area
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
National Poultry Festival Rogers AR June14-15 In addition to a music concert, the weekend events includes a golf tournament, fishing tournament, skeet shoot, horseshoe tournament, ladies luncheon, motorcycle rally, kids’ activities, ice cream socials, a barbecue cooking contest, and a barbecue fair where delicious food can be sampled.
Johnson County Peach Festival Clarksville AR July25-28 Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the State. Concessionaires bring their wares from good ol' home cookin' to handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss the Peach Cobbler Bake-Off and Jam/Jelly Contest.
National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.
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