Barton County Library, serving an area of 12,600 residents, has a collection of 35,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 840 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,890 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 6 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $32,000. Patrons make 75,000 visits annually, and check out materials 78,000 times. Fifty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
300 W. 10th St., Lamar Missouri 64759
Telephone
417-682-5355
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Lamar) Barton County Library
(Hermitage) Hickory County Library
(Bolivar) Polk County Library
(Sarcoxie) Sarcoxie Public Library
(Springfield) Springfield Greene County Library
(Webb City) Webb City Public Library
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01/09 Coming to The Lamar area
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
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.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
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