Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, serving an area of 69,000 residents, has a collection of 147,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,400 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 26 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 9 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $200,000. Patrons make 210,000 visits annually, and check out materials 460,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
213 Sixth St., Monett Missouri 65708
Telephone
417-235-6646
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Monett) Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
(Monett) Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
(Baxter Springs) Baxter Springs/Johnston Public Library
(Bella Vista) Bella Vista Public Library
(Ozark) Christian County Library
(Columbus) Columbus Public Library
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04/14 Coming to The Monett area
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.
Arkansas Apple Festival Lincoln AR October4-6 The centerpiece of the festival is the unequalled variety of arts and crafts, featuring works of some of the most talented artisans in the Ozarks. One of the highlights of the Arkansas Apple Festival is the Apple Core Throwing Contest, a test of strength, accuracy, aerodynamics, and just plain luck.
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