Carnegie Public Library, serving an area of 31,000 residents, has a collection of 72,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 1,890 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 1,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 12 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $42,000. Patrons make 54,000 visits annually, and check out materials 69,000 times. Thirty-three percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
114 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale Mississippi 38614
Telephone
662-624-4461
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Cleveland) Bolivar County Library
(Cleveland) Bolivar County Library
(Clarksdale) Carnegie Public Library
(Grenada) Elizabeth Jones Library
(Marks) Marks-Quitman County Library
(Helena) Phillips-Lee-Monroe Library System
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04/09 Coming to The Clarksdale area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
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.
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