Breese Public Library, serving an area of 4,000 residents, has a collection of 28,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,890 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 147 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of one employee, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $10,500. Patrons make 52,000 visits annually, and check out materials 105,000 times. Twelve percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
530 N. 3rd Street, Breese Illinois 62230
Telephone
618-526-7361
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Altamont) Altamont Public Library
(Belleville) Belleville Public Library
(Breese) Breese Public Library
(Brighton) Brighton Memorial Public Library
(Salem) Bryan-Bennett Library
(Bunker Hill) Bunker Hill Public Library
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04/23 Coming to The Breese area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair Springfield IL May18-19 Whether you are a serious art collector or are just developing an appreciation, there is original art here for you, in the form of jewelry, sculpture, photography, glassware, pottery, wood, metalwork, oils, watercolors, and other media.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
Western Illinois Fair Griggsville IL June26-30 Loads of fun for the whole family. Food, entertainment, rides, games, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, kids activities, plus a whole lot more.
Bluegrass in the Park Music and Folklife Festival Henderson KY August8-10 Invite all your friends and family. There will be something for everyone.
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