Festus Public Library, serving an area of 9,600 residents, has a collection of 32,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 840 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 920 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 $24,000. Patrons make 29,000 visits annually, and check out materials 81,000 times. Fifty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
222 N. Mill St., Festus Missouri 63028
Telephone
314-937-2017
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Bonne Terre) Bonne Terre Memorial Library
(Cahokia) Cahokia Public Library
(Ellis Grove) Central Public Library
(Chester) Chester Public Library
(Collinsville) Collinsville Memorial Public Library
(East St. Louis) East St. Louis Public Library
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01/09 Coming to The Festus area
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
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.
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.
Italian Fest Collinsville IL September20-21 For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that our city was built on. The Fest is a family friendly event and there really is something for everyone.
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