Mexico-Audrain County Library District, serving an area of 26,000 residents, has a collection of 154,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,470 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,500 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 15 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 4 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $69,000. Patrons make 147,000 visits annually, and check out materials 200,000 times. Thirty-five percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
305 W. Jackson St., Mexico Missouri 65265
Telephone
573-581-4939
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Centralia) Centralia Public Library
(Columbia) Danial Boone Regional Library
(Columbia) Daniel Boone Regional Library
(Salisbury) Dulany Memorial Library
(Glasgow) Lewis Library Of Glasgow
(Moberly) Little Dixie Regional Libraries
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04/24 Coming to The Mexico area
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Farmington Strawberry Festival Farmington IA June14-16 Crafts, antiques, collectibles, games, and food booths are just a few of the things you will find lining the streets of the downtown area on these three days in June.
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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