Christian County Library, serving an area of 54,000 residents, has a collection of 58,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,100 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 2,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 10 employees, of whom 3 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $69,000. Patrons make 80,000 visits annually, and check out materials 138,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
1005 N. 4th Avenue, Ozark Missouri 65721
Telephone
417-581-2432
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Monett) Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
(Monett) Barry-Lawrence Regional Library
(Ozark) Christian County Library
(Ava) Douglas County Public Library
(Gainesville) Ozark County Library
(Sarcoxie) Sarcoxie Public Library
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04/07 Coming to The Ozark area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
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.
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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